Project Manager

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO) is seeking an analytical, collaborative, and results-driven Project Manager to serve as a strategic liaison and drive operational excellence across enterprise procurement initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will lead comprehensive procurement audits, oversee high-impact special projects, and ensure strict compliance with state objectives, statutory standards, and organizational requirements. As a key partner within SPO, you will co-lead vital data reporting functions, steer continuous process improvement efforts, and provide robust operational support ranging from asset and financial oversight to website administration. The ideal candidate brings exceptional project leadership, strong financial stewardship, and a commitment to transparent, data-informed governance that advances public-sector efficiency for the State of Arizona.

• Strategic Cross-Agency Liaison & Systems Integration: Serve as the primary program liaison between state agencies and the internal eProcurement team; lead and support complex cross-agency initiatives, resolve stakeholder conflicts, identify operational synergies, and align shared objectives across enterprise procurement systems.
• Audit Leadership & Compliance Management: Function as the chief liaison to the Arizona Auditor General for the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) annual audit; coordinate and facilitate timely documentation submissions, drive audit readiness, and develop standard operating procedures to resolve audit findings and prevent future non-compliance.
• Strategic Initiatives & Module Rollouts: Spearhead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives and special projects under executive direction; oversee the rollout, testing, and implementation of new eProcurement modules, evaluate existing processes, and apply data analysis to execute measurable continuous improvements.
• Data Reporting & Performance Analytics: Co-lead all APP data reporting functions; collaborate with internal and external agency stakeholders to capture, prioritize, and analyze procurement metrics that support strategic decision-making and satisfy statutory compliance mandates.
• Operational Projects & Program Administration: Manage core SPO operational programs, including purchasing initiatives, public records requests, records retention schedules, and SPO website administration.
• Workforce & External Engagement: Support team onboarding programs and manage the procurement internship pipeline; coordinate strategic outreach and external partnerships with academic institutions.

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal statutes and rules related to government procurement activities
• Lean tools and methodologies
• Project Management skills and tools
• Supply chain, logistics, and resource management
• Intermediate to advanced data manipulation

Skills in:

• Time management and prioritizing work
• Excellent communication skills, including group facilitation and problem resolution techniques
• Working effectively independently and in a group setting
• Data analytics and query building (including SQL)
• Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools

Ability to:

• Establish and Maintain effective customer and internal stakeholder relationships
• Synthesize, summarize, and analyze a variety of data sources and provide recommended solutions
• Work in a dynamic team environment that allows the incumbent to be responsive to changing goals and priorities

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, or other closely related field. Certificate or Equivalent in applied data analytics.

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification.

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
  

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance.
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.