Strategic Project Manager

Job Summary (Strategic Project Manager – State of Colorado)

• Lead full lifecycle of statewide probation case management system replacement, including requirements, procurement, design, build, data migration, testing, rollout, and legacy system decommissioning.
• Develop and manage master schedule, budget, scope, and benefits realization plan to ensure project success.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable project objectives and measurable success criteria.
• Support vendor selection and procurement processes in compliance with state rules; manage vendors and internal teams for quality, schedule, and cost control.
• Ensure legislative and policy compliance by integrating relevant Colorado statutes, directives, and standards into the system.
• Coordinate with legal, policy, and research teams to support required reporting, risk assessments, and evidence-based practices.
• Engage and align stakeholders across 23 judicial districts, including probation officers, supervisors, judges, court staff, and partner agencies.
• Lead human-centered design activities such as user testing, field observation, and feedback collection to improve system usability.
• Direct change management, training, communications, and go-live support to facilitate smooth organizational transition.
• Ensure system accessibility and equity for justice-involved individuals.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate as needed to ensure continuous probation operations.
• Report status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Operate within multi-level governance frameworks, supporting executive decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and resilience throughout high-visibility, multi-year public sector project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years project management experience (5+ years leading large complex technology projects).
• Experience with enterprise system replacements, data migration, and organizational change management.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred

• PMP/PgMP or similar certification.
• Agile/Change management certifications.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with case management systems and COTS/SaaS in the public sector.
• Familiarity with Colorado justice agencies and CICJIS data exchanges.
• Experience working with diverse, geographically distributed users.

Key Skills

• Advanced project/program management.
• Systems thinking and stakeholder facilitation.
• Clear, plain-language communication.
• Analytical decision-making.
• Empathy for end-users.
• Executive engagement and governance.
• Strong change management capabilities.