GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Salary: $65,000-$80,000 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 10/18/2026

PROJECT MANAGER - IT
“IT Project Manager”
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 25 / HIRING SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$80,000


Are you an organized, highly collaborative tech project leader who thrives on turning complex goals into successful reality? We are looking for a dynamic IT Project Manager who excels at juggling multiple priorities, building strong cross-functional relationships, and delivering top-tier technical solutions!

As our IT Project Manager, you will be at the heart of key technology initiatives, driving progress on essential IT projects across the Department! You will lead, coordinate, and champion projects spanning infrastructure upgrades, network deployments, and software applications. Working hand-in-hand with internal teams, leadership, and external partners, you'll drive timelines, keep budgets on track, mitigate risks, and oversee essential technical IT documentation to ensure seamless mission success.

The Impact You Will Make:
As our IT Project Manager, you will be at the heart of technology initiatives that directly support the conservation and management of Arizona’s rich wildlife heritage! Your leadership across infrastructure upgrades, network deployments, and software applications will ensure our dedicated biologists and wildlife managers have the cutting-edge digital tools and seamless systems they need to protect over 800 species and serve outdoor enthusiasts statewide.

What We Are Looking For:
• An organized, highly collaborative tech project leader who thrives on turning complex goals into successful reality.
• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple small- to medium-scale tasks and delivery schedules.
• Proven success working collaboratively in teams and building strong relationships across diverse organizational business units.
• A proactive communicator who excels at mitigating risks, driving timelines, and maintaining exceptional IT documentation.

Why AZGFD?
At Arizona Game and Fish, conservation is personal. Our employees are deeply connected to the landscapes and wildlife they protect. We value stewardship, teamwork, partnerships, and professional growth, and we support our staff with training and career development opportunities. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on wildlife conservation, we encourage you to apply and become part of Arizona’s conservation mission!

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT-related projects across the Department, working closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. This role manages the implementation of technology solutions including infrastructure upgrades, network deployments, and application development efforts. The Project Manager collaborates with technical teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager will drive project timelines, coordinate resources, resolve issues and ensure project success. This role is also responsible for overseeing technical IT documentation.

Major responsibilities include:

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and resource plans. Coordinate internal and external teams (e.g., developers, infrastructure, vendors). Lead daily standups, sprint planning. Maintain documentation in tools like Asana.

• Serve as primary contact for business units and technical leads. Run project status meetings and report to leadership. Manage expectations, scope changes, and approvals.

• Identify risks and create mitigation plans. Conduct lessons learned, post-implementation reviews. Monitor project deliverables for quality and alignment with business needs. Document exceptions and escalate issues as needed.

• Work with procurement for quotes, contracts, and purchase orders. Track project budgets, invoices, and expenditures. Ensure compliance with state IT standards, ADA, and security policies.

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures with a requirement to come into the office a minimum of 3 days each week at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086. Remote work eligibility requires completing the training period, meeting performance standards, and ongoing departmental approval.

The candidate must have knowledge in: theoretical and practical aspects of project management; general knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies; basic understanding of Agile concepts including Lean Management; proficient in the use of project management process and tools.

The candidate must have skill in: attention to detail; interpersonal, written and oral communication; solving conflicts; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and trying new things; managing multiple projects ranging from small to large with the ability to prioritize delivery schedules and, leading planning and implementation of projects.

The candidate must have the ability to: balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks; work collaboratively in teams and across organizations; translate business objectives to technical needs to developers; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; build strong relationships inside and outside the organization; effectively convey ideas, goals, and issues to management and team members; administer and coordinate groups of individuals by promoting teamwork, delegating tasks, resolving conflicts; negotiating the use of resources, budgets, schedules, and managing scope; predict and create solutions to issues before they arise to increase the chances of delivering projects successfully.

• Relevant experience managing multiple small-medium size projects, preferably in the IT Field.
• Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management frameworks within an IT environment.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technology-related field)
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience managing projects, preferably in the IT Field.
• Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
• 13 days’ of vacation
• 12 sick days
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
• Superior health care options
• Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
• Many more benefit programs are available

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Nicole Baker at nbaker@azgfd.gov for assistance. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.