Information Technology Project Manager II 

City of Mesa, AZ

($67,371 - $90,979 Annually)

An Information Technology (IT) Project Manager II is responsible for performing a variety of journey-level project management work in planning, coordinating and managing one or more small-to-large scale Information Technology projects simultaneously which may impact one division or department through the project's lifecycle and implementation.

Duties include:

• Managing projects using the Information Technology Department's (ITD) Project Management Standards


• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all project processes and documentation, management reports and project status reports according to ITD Project Management Standards


• Organizing, planning and directing all project activities throughout the project's lifecycle and implementation (e.g., research/analysis, requirements gathering, risk assessments, technical alternatives, development and implementation planning)


• Developing project proposals which include business justification, return-on-investment, risk assessment and goals/objectives


• Facilitating meetings with customers, staff and contractors in support of project activities


• Scheduling and tracking resource needs and activities (including City staff, contractors and outside agencies) in order to meet project objectives and ensure overall quality of work


• Monitoring, evaluating and providing performance feedback on City staff's quality of work


• Ensuring all work is done in alignment with City and IT long-term strategies


• Managing the procurement processes which include definition of the technical and business requirements for Request for Bids


• Writing, evaluating and facilitating selection of Request for Bid proposals


• Managing project budgets with approvals from appropriate levels to ensure projects remain on-time and on-budget


• Performing related duties as required

This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.  For a full job description of this position, please go to:  www.mesaaz.gov/jobs .

About the Ideal Candidate:

Proficient in verbal and written communication, customer service and teamwork, project leadership and documentation skills.  Strong problem-solving skills.  Experience with budgeting functions and MS Project, MS Project Server or similar project management software and a variety of project management methodologies.  Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualification(s) Required:  Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, business administration or related field.  Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in project management of small-scale systems or services, preferably in Information Technology.

Special Requirement(s):  For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. 

A City of Mesa online application is required. Applications will be available as of the opening date of 11/6/09. This position will remain open until a sufficient number of applications is received. Applicants can apply online at www.mesaaz.gov or call (480) 644-2365.  The City of Mesa respects, values and welcomes diversity in our workforce. To this end, we encourage all interested people to apply. EOE/AAE