Project Manager

Abacus Service Corporation

Phoenix, AZ(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Software, Agile Programming Methodologies, Calendar Management, Change Control, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Data Migration, DevOps, Documentation, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows Azure, Oracle, Process Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, RAID Storage, Release Management/Engineering, Remote Team Management, Risk, Risk Management, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Tax Accounting, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
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1Job TitleProject Manager
2Client Company/Dept. NameArizona Department of Revenue, AZ
3Address1802 West Jackson #100City Name PhoenixState Name AZ-Arizona Zip Code85007If others (Address)
6Duration of the projectUndeterminedStart DateServices Award date is 03/16/2026 and services will start upon fully executed work order and issuance of purchase order Project End DateAnticipated end date of 6/30/26
7No. of Openings1No. of Maximum Submissions1
8Project OverviewThe Arizona Department of Revenue is in the process of converting its legacy Oracle based Tax Accounting System (TAS) to a new platform. The new application, STARS, is being developed to meet the changing needs of the department and taxpayers.
The Department is seeking additional resources to assist existing staff with the different work streams involved in the conversion of this application. The approach by the vendor and Department will focus on one tax type at a time.
9Job Description• Provide overall project management leadership for the STARS system modernization and data migration project.
• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule including milestone planning, deliverable timelines, and resource coordination.
• Manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID log) to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of potential project challenges.
• Coordinate design sessions, technical workshops, and stakeholder meetings with Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) representatives and project team members.
• Monitor project progress and ensure completion of deliverables related to data cleansing, data extraction, interface development, and system updates (decommissioning).
• Manage milestone submission and acceptance processes to ensure deliverables meet contractual and technical acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities including development, data migration, testing, and release management.
• Provide regular project status reporting including schedule updates, progress tracking, risk reporting, and milestone completion status.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and program leadership to ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation and approval of scope changes, change orders, and technical modifications.
• Support implementation planning, release communication activities, and coordination of production readiness efforts.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting artifacts, and deliverable tracking are maintained in project management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) or equivalent systems.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, contractual obligations, and milestone-based delivery requirements.
10Skill set info• 8+ years IT Project Management Experience
• Experience Managing System Modernization or Data Migration Projects
• Government or Public Sector Project Experience (Preferred)
• Project Planning, Scheduling, and Milestone Management
• Risk, Issue, and Change Management
• Stakeholder Communication and Coordination
• Agile or Hybrid Project Management Methodologies
• Azure DevOps (ADO), MS Project, or Similar Project Tracking Tools
• Remote Team Coordination and Vendor Management
11EducationN/A
12Certifications (if required)N/A
13Documentation Required for submissionResume & References
14Work HoursGeneral
16Work authorization requiredUS Citizen & GC
17Relocation is acceptedN/A
18Remote workYes
19Additional Notes if any100% Remote

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