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Senior Project Manager

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2026
Senior Project Manager Job ID: 322961 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $79,616.28 - $103,500.76/annually, DOE Grade 120 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Senior Project Manager opportunity at Maricopa Community Colleges is a high-autonomy, execution-focused leader within the Enterprise Performance Office who independently leads complex system-wide initiatives from planning through adoption. This role requires an experienced project manager who is comfortable influencing without direct authority, navigating ambiguity, building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, and driving measurable organizational change. Projects include strategic and operational initiatives that support institutional priorities. Operating with minimal supervision, the Senior Project Manager helps to address operational gaps, develops practical solutions, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and ensures project outcomes are successfully implemented and sustained. Essential Functions 45% - Enterprise Project Leadership & Operational Execution Leads and drives complex, multi-functional, and politically sensitive enterprise-wide initiatives of an operational or strategic nature, from inception through institutional adoption, with minimal supervisory intervention Navigate organizational ambiguity by proactively identifying and filling operational gaps, such as crafting communications, mapping workflows, or creating documentation for cross-functional areas Facilitates defining project scope, critical paths, and resource requirements, working with executive sponsors to translate high-level vision into actionable operational plans Designs and executes stakeholder management strategies to align competing priorities across diverse academic and administrative leadership groups Manages cross-functional project teams and keeps key stakeholders informed on project progress Develops and delivers project plans, status reports, presentations, communications, training materials, and other project documentation 25% - Proactive Problem Solving Proactively identifies institutional roadblocks early to develop and execute independent mitigation strategies; formulates and presents clear, recommended solutions to leadership for issues requiring formal escalation Prepares and maintains right-sized, practical project management structure and artifacts tailored to the organization's current project management maturity level Documents project lessons learned Monitors project risks and recommends solutions to mitigate. 15% - Change Management & Institutional Adoption Anticipates culture-driven responses and applies practical change management techniques to ensure long-term adoption of new business processes Develops and executes comprehensive change management, communication, and/or training plans for diverse stakeholder groups 10% - Fiscal, Procurement, & Vendor Navigation Manages project-related expenditures and navigates institutional procurement processes as needed for projects Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors, contractors, and procurement and fiscal departments as needed 5% - Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, and four (4) years of project management coordination and experience OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience, as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered Desired Qualifications Possession of an active, senior-level project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) in good standing Four (4) or more years of experience as the primary, autonomous lead for the end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives involving multiple functional areas, high political sensitivity, or business process re-engineering Demonstrated success driving decision-making and alignment across diverse academic and administrative stakeholder groups in environments with low project management maturity or high ambiguity Three (3) or more years of experience directly executing practical change management and communication strategies that resulted in measurable institutional adoption Two or more years of experience working within higher education or a similarly decentralized public sector organization, with a demonstrated ability to navigate matrixed governance structures Superior written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex or bureaucratic concepts for both executive and frontline audiences (Application materials will be assessed) One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years Special Working Conditions MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas May be required to work at multiple sites or locations Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://business.maricopa.edu/risk-management/motor-vehicle-usage/motor-vehicle-driving-requirements May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor Working Hours: Work hours during fall/spring are 8 hours, between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday - Friday Work hours during summer are 10 hours, between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322961&PostingSeq=1 jeid-4825469b70351047b253e0138c23d359