Project Coordinator - It

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PROJECT COORDINATOR - IT

Job Location:

Address: MANAGED SERVICES
1801 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,500 - $60,000 

Anticipated Salary: $55,500.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 11/19/2024

Job Summary:

Works cross-functionally to perform software acquisitions, and license renewals while managing technology assets to ensure optimization and alignment with organizational goals.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two to Three (2-3) days per week in the office/hoteling).

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 State’s 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.

Job Duties:

Manages software acquisition, including negotiation, budget and administration of software purchases, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and managing renewals.

Monitor software licenses and usage, including compliance with organizational needs and requirements while maintaining accurate entitlement records and license inventories.

Administer software change management, collaborating with vendors and suppliers and service providers for support aligned with IT standards and strategy.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
* General knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures.
* General knowledge of software licensing and asset management methodologies and tools.
* Knowledge of technology asset life cycle management processes.
* Strong negotiation skills for software acquisitions and licensing agreements.
* Google Workplace.

Skill:
* Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability:
* Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
* Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
* Ability to analyze complex data and provide meaningful insights.

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 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).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

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

Contact Us:

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 (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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