IT Project Manager II/III

Arizona Public Service - APS

IT Project Manager leading complex IT projects for APS to ensure reliable energy delivery. Collaborating with teams on technology initiatives while managing large-scale projects.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale IT projects, including budget oversight, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in aligning project outcomes with organizational goals and improving service reliability through effective communication and collaboration.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipAgile and Waterfall Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Project FundamentalsScope ManagementSchedule ManagementIT Infrastructure ManagementCybersecurity ManagementSoftware Applications ManagementEmerging Technologies KnowledgeNetworking KnowledgeHardware Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale IT ProjectsStakeholder ManagementMulti-Year InitiativesService ReliabilityCollaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple large-scale IT projects (often 7–10 at a time) with budgets ranging from $5M–$10M, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
Partner with teams across the business—including generation, customer operations, and technical groups—to deliver solutions that improve service and reliability
Build and execute project plans, aligning timelines, resources, and priorities across multi-year initiatives
Guide cross-functional teams and vendors, fostering collaboration and keeping stakeholders informed and aligned
Identify and mitigate risks, making informed decisions to keep complex projects moving forward successfully
Support initiatives involving infrastructure, networking, hardware, and battery-related technologies critical to APS operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field PLUS five (5) years of prior relevant experience managing projects in the area of software applications, IT infrastructure or cybersecurity
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling nine (9) years
Experience managing multiple small-to-medium size projects simultaneously
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams and other project managers
Demonstrated expertise in project fundamentals such as scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across concurrent projects
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business partners, vendors, and senior leaders
Working knowledge of infrastructure, networking, hardware systems, and emerging technologies, with familiarity in agile and waterfall methodologies
A strategic thinker who can connect project outcomes to broader organizational goals and customer impact.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support for veterans and spouses
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours