1700 West Washington

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $100000 - $135000

This position will close on Tuesday February 17 2026

*A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis which considers relevant experience education certifications and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis*

The Governors Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking a highly motivated and public service-minded individual to serve on the Grants and Federal Resources Team (GFRT) within OSPB.

The Senior Technical Project Manager will assist the GFRT and OSPB in facilitating the departments complex high-impact technology projects coordinating multiple projects with executive stakeholders across teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background excellent project management skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive projects from initiation to completion.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff OSPB will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity.

Together our team strives to create and maintain an inclusive equitable and welcoming work environment.

Senior Technical Project Managers key job responsibilities will include:

Foster collaboration communication and problem-solving among team members and stakeholders and assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas

Support the OSPBs technical resources including the grants management system strategic planning scorecard budget system and department website

Coordinate on projects with applicable state agencies vendors and consultants and act as a bridge to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Act as a representative for the Governors Office within the scope of responsibility maintaining high standards of personal and professional accountability

Ensure compliance with all statewide IT policies standards data governance and procedures in concert with the statewide counterparts

Recommend opportunities for improvement and identify innovative approaches to solve problems

Plan execute and manage technical projects from initiation to completion

- Proactively and routinely identify mitigate and report project risks and technical challenges to ensure project success

- Implement agile methodologies or other project management procedures for efficient workflow

- Oversee technical documentation system requirements and quality assurance processes

- Monitor project progress track key metrics and ensure timely delivery of milestones

- Develop and maintain project plans schedules and resource allocation

- Participates in the design and/or testing phases

Responds promptly to customer needs; takes a customer-centric approach to problem solving; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; manages difficult customer situations; fosters relationships

Demonstrate strong collaboration skills open communication and a positive attitude in order to build relationships with key stakeholders and internal staff

Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities/projects coupled with the flexibility to quickly adapt to changing business needs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to take initiative and identify areas of needs or opportunity

Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA Trello or Smartsheets)

Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) databases and system architecture

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams

Considerable working knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management

Works with minimal guidance; regularly participates in reviews of assigned and completed tasks

Expertise in software development cloud platforms DevOps and IT infrastructure

Experience with risk management technical coordination and quality assurance

Ability to bridge the gap between technical projects and business objectives

Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform)

Display discretion and good judgment in the execution of duties

Familiarity with API integrations

A degree or advanced degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field with 5 years of experience in technical project management software development or IT project delivery; or 10 years experience in technical project management software development or IT project delivery

Additional training and certifications related to Information Technology and Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers 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:Drivers License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at for assistance