Strategic Project Manager

Job Title: Strategic Project ManagerLocation: Denver, COWork Arrangement: HybridDuration: 12+ MonthsWork Authorization: U.S. Citizens (USC) / Green Card Holders (GC)Interview Process: Face-to-face / Webcam

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Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the master project schedule, budget, scope baseline, and benefits realization plan.Establish clear project objectives, milestones, deliverables, and measurable success criteria aligned with organizational goals.Support vendor solicitation, evaluation, selection, and contract management in accordance with state procurement requirements.Monitor vendor and project team performance to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.Collaborate with legal, policy, research, technology, and operational teams to incorporate regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices into the solution.Facilitate stakeholder meetings, executive discussions, governance activities, and issue escalations across business, technology, and judicial leadership.Lead organizational change management, communications, training, stakeholder readiness, and go-live support.Coordinate data migration, testing, cutover planning, and implementation activities to ensure continuity of probation operations.Identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and implementation challenges.Prepare executive status reports, decision materials, project updates, and recommendations for leadership.Support human-centered design and user feedback activities to improve system usability, accessibility, and user adoption.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience.At least 5 years of experience leading large, complex technology implementations involving multiple vendors and stakeholder groups.Demonstrated experience managing multi-year project schedules.Experience leading enterprise system replacement initiatives involving data migration and organizational change management.Strong project governance, planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting skills.Excellent communication, stakeholder facilitation, conflict resolution, and executive engagement abilities.Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Preferred QualificationsPMP, PgMP, or an equivalent project/program management certification.Agile and change management certifications.Experience with Waterfall project management methodology.Experience combining Waterfall governance and procurement controls with Agile solution delivery.Experience implementing case management systems for courts, probation, parole, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies.Experience implementing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions or configurable SaaS platforms in the public sector.Experience managing geographically distributed stakeholders across urban and rural locations.
Key SkillsStrategic Project and Program ManagementEnterprise System Replacement and ModernizationProject Governance and Executive ReportingVendor and Procurement ManagementAgile, Waterfall, and Hybrid MethodologiesData Migration, Testing, and ImplementationRisk, Issue, and Dependency ManagementStakeholder Engagement and Consensus BuildingOrganizational Change Management and TrainingLegislative, Regulatory, and Policy ComplianceBenefits Realization and Performance MeasurementExecutive Decision Support and Escalation ManagementWorking ConditionsThis is a hybrid position based in Denver, Colorado. xzbcwsv Occasional work outside normal business hours may be necessary during go-live and cutover activities.