• Azure Ops Manager

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Phoenix, AZ)


    Azure Ops Manager

     

    Phoenix, Arizona

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $75/hr - $100/hr

     

    One of the largest global cloud consulting firms supporting state-level IT modernization efforts for transportation infrastructure. This position is a long-term contract opportunity focused on application and infrastructure modernization across Arizona’s transportation systems.

     

    Technology: Azure DevOps, PowerShell/Python, production environment support, automation, and infrastructure management.

     

    This role offers the chance to be a technical leader driving modernization for Arizona’s transportation technology backbone—platforms that power everything from DMV systems to field operations. You’ll oversee a small core team (3–5 direct reports) while serving as a strategic voice across a 10–15 person infrastructure group. This position blends hands-on technical work and leadership, giving you the opportunity to build deployment pipelines, manage production systems, and influence cross-state expansion as other transportation departments adopt the platform.

     

    You’ll gain visibility with both technical and state-level stakeholders, play a key part in scaling infrastructure operations to new states like Wyoming and Virginia, and contribute to a nationally expanding digital transformation effort.

     

    Contract Duration: 12 - 24 Months

    Required Skills & Experience

    + **Strong background supporting and maintaining production environments with high uptime requirements**

    + **Deep understanding of the OSI model (Layer 3–7 troubleshooting)**

    + **Proven experience with automation and scripting (Python or PowerShell)**

    + **Proficiency managing Azure DevOps Server/Services—Boards, Repos, Pipelines (YAML preferred), and Artifacts**

    + **Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipeline deployment**

    Desired Skills & Experience

    + **Prior experience in cloud infrastructure modernization or site reliability engineering**

    + **Ability to manage and mentor a small technical team**

    + **Strong communication skills to collaborate with state-level stakeholders**

    + **Background in consulting or public-sector environments**

     

    What You Will Be Doing

    Tech Breakdown

    + **60% Azure DevOps / Automation & Scripting**

    + **25% Production Environment & Infrastructure Support**

    + **15% Leadership / Team Oversight**

    Daily Responsibilities

    + **60% Hands-On Technical Work (automation, scripting, DevOps)**

    + **25% Management Duties (team guidance, prioritization, stakeholder updates)**

    + **15% Team Collaboration (cross-department coordination, planning, problem-solving)**

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Kaejen Surat

    Specialization:

    + DevOps