Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$79,000.00 - $90,751.20 - $102,502.40 - $126,000.00
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $79,000 - $102,502.40.
This position is exempt under the FLSA.
*****Applicants must currently reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate to Arizona by the time of hire. *****
Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. This position may offer a hybrid (telework, remote) schedule, depending on the needs of the Judicial Branch.
The Judicial Branch is unable to provide visa sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa etc.).
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Unclassified - Judicial
Department
D800 Superior Court
The Information Technology Project Manager position will be assigned to oversee the Court’s various technology projects. The Information Technology Project Manager will manage, organize, coordinate, monitor, and report the activities and functions of assigned CTS (Court Technology Services) Projects. Projects are based on Judicial Court priorities, strategic goals, and business mandates. The Project Manager will work cooperatively with other CTS employees, departments, outside agencies, contractors, and design professionals.
About the Superior Court:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair, and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or related field
Experience:
- Three (3) years’ experience managing IT projects or IT business analysis involving project planning through completion.
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
Our Preferred Candidate has:
- Supervisory experience for 3-5 years.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification/ Prince2
- Experience with Agile development and have run an agile software project
- SDLC, general jurisdiction court process knowledge and web application projects
- Practical Application of Organization Change Management Practices
- PROSCI/Adkar
- Design Thinking
- Exceptionally strong communication skills
- Intellectually curious with a penchant for problem-solving
- High Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Business Advocacy
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Office 365 products
- MS Project
- SDLC, agile development
- Project Management principles and guidelines
- Large volume court processes
Skill in:
- Customer service orientation
- Building strong interpersonal relationships across multidisciplinary departments, as well as external stakeholders.
- Managing projects and teams
- IT Projects or IT Business analysis involving project planning through completion. IT Project Management, Product Management, IT Departmental Management, Software Development, DevOps, or senior business Analyst level, which required supervision or participation in the planning and programming processes.
Ability to:
- Work with customers to define their needs and develop reasonable project plans and schedules
- Work in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Managing multiple projects, customers, and priorities.
- Supervise staff
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Completes project documentation including charter, plan, schedule, communication plan and meeting agendas
- Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and technical personnel involved in the development of new and/or maintenance and operation of existing information technology systems;
- Supervises multiple business and/or computer applications through development and support phases
- Initiates or participates in systems analysis studies
- Evaluates overall and individual work performance to determine effectiveness in providing quality products within time and cost restraints
- Works closely with business customers, both internal and external to achieve project goals
- Prepares or reviews written and oral reports of proposed information technology systems
- Directs applications systems planning and budgeting, and acquisition and acceptance of new equipment for the department
- Monitors time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets
- Develops analysis and programming guidelines and documentation standards
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for needed training
- Completes requirements gathering and analysis for court projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Define and document project scope, objectives and desired outcome
- Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
- Prepare a budget based on project scope
- Set and adhere to budgetary allocation
- Manage the project team, internally or externally, and provide training and coaching if needed
- Work cooperatively with Justice Courts employees, Maricopa employees, outside agencies, contractors, and the public.
- Estimate resource requirements, acquire them effectively and manage them efficiently
- Design a work plan/task management plan for each team member depending upon project requirements and member expertise
- Provide project updates to stakeholders as per demand and requirement
- Manage SOW’s and contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring timely delivery and execution
- Perform regular assessments of project execution to identify areas for improvement
- Be aware of industry best practices, techniques and standards, and encourage team members to use them for effective project execution
- Track project performance periodically to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met
- Create and maintain detailed project documentation
- Undertake risk management to minimize potential risks
- Use the right tools and techniques for easier project management
- Ensure project delivery is on time, as per scope and within the allocated budget
- Manage interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Demonstrates superior customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
- Works as necessary to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required by project demands
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.29% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.44% and up for the defined contribution plan and 9.81% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
