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Project Manager - IT
- 536392
- PHOENIX
- GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
- Full-time
- Closing at: Oct 22 2025 - 23:55 MST
GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.
IT Project Manager
Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086
Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000
Grade: 25
Closing Date: 10/22/2025
The Project Manager is responsible for the administration and planning of technology projects to include managing the software development schedule of deliverables, implementing technology processes, and execution of all technology-related tasks and initiatives. This position serves as the liaison with internal customers, Third-parties and the Infrastructure team.
Major responsibilities include:
- Accomplishing project results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and reviewing progress, coaching/counseling and motivating team members, coordinating, and enforcing development standards.
- Maintaining the Department's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
recommends strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating desired organizational outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.
- Directs technological research by studying organizational goals, strategies, practices and user projects. Verifies results by conducting user acceptance reviews of implemented technologies.
- Exercise skills in project management principles and practices, software development life cycle methodologies, agile concepts including Lean Management.
The candidate must have knowledge and/or skill in: thorough understanding of Project Management Principles and practices. 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 managing multiple projects ranging from small to large with the ability to prioritize delivery schedules and, leading planning and implementation of projects. Manages projects based on standards and practices, but ability to define new approaches in design and testing phases.
The candidate must have the ability to: effectively convey ideas, goals, and issues to management and team members. Administer and coordinate groups of individuals by promoting teamwork, delegating tasks, resolving conflict, setting goals, and evaluating performance. Negotiating the use of resources, budgets, schedules, and manages scope. Predict and create solutions to issues before they arise to increase the chances of delivering projects successfully.
The candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technology-related field) and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience managing projects, preferably in the IT Field. Certificates in Project Management and/or IT are preferred.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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
