Information Technology Project Manager - Tempe Arizona

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER – PUBLIC WORKS

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

This position is on-site/in-person within the Public Works Department.

Pay Grade:116

Annual Salary Range: $89,600 - $132,100

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.  The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $110,900 annually.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.00% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:    

Public Works / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, onsite/in-person. This position does not have the option to work remotely.

Job Number:  RC# 902338

DESCRIPTION

Manages all technical aspects of Public Works technical solutions – projects of various sizes and complexity to ensure successful delivery and alignment with enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. Communicates with all stakeholders to define success metrics as well as discuss status updates and address risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies of all projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, coordinates and leads teams on Public Works technology projects; from initiation through implementation and delivery of desired outcomes, including the management of scope and schedule.
• Understand the Public Works technology supporting but not limited to the following areas: Water/Waste Water Systems, Asset Management and Work Order Systems, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Environmental Control and Field Operations (Fleet and Solid Waste).
• Aligns and gathers requirements using established project management methods. Manages documentation; functional requirements; and reports, flowcharts and diagrams used to meet milestones and track project objectives.
• Manages project schedules, costs, quality, resources, change requests, risks and issues by developing project management artifacts such as project plans, cost analysis worksheets and risks and issues log.
• Uses various methods to coordinate communication with all sponsors and stakeholders and provide progress updates and/or other pertinent information.
• Determines, plans and coordinates training and testing efforts needed for project team members and end-users.
• Participates in the preparation and analysis of bid invitations, request for proposals and vendor quotes for IT-related services and solution.
• Facilitates and leads meetings with the project team, stakeholders and IT resources. Prepares and maintains progress, project status and problem resolution reports
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

3 years of experience in IT project management, IT business analysis, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

Requires the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or related degree.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation