PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
1801 W. Jefferson St
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $55000 - $65000

Anticipated Salary:$60000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 04/23/2026

Works cross-functionally to prepare distribute and communicate project related status solve problems and support the agencys needs as ADOTs liaison and Project Investment Justification coordinator with the Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) Office.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Coordinates small to medium sized projects including but not limited to creating and completing Project Investment Justifications (PIJ) that are submitted to ASET.

Works cross functionally to create documentation; prepare distribute and communicate project related status; solve problems; create and update standard work and ensuring security compliance.

Monitors project or area progress and escalates as appropriate as well as updating IT measurements policy and procedures.

Knowledge of:
The organizations policies and procedures.
The organizations methodologies and tools.
Google Workspace

Skill in/with:
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.

Ability to:
Balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.

One to two (1-2) years of experience in project coordination (or equivalent experience)

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

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

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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.