Strategic Project Manager – IT System Modernization || Denver,CO

Responsibilities

The Strategic Project Manager will lead the replacement of a legacy probation case management system, overseeing the full project lifecycle from planning to statewide deployment. Responsibilities include managing budgets, vendor performance, stakeholder coordination, and organizational change management.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of project management experience, including 5 years in complex technology implementations and enterprise system replacement. A bachelor's degree is required, and professional certifications like PMP or PgMP are preferred.

Skills

• Project Management
• IT System Modernization
• Enterprise System Implementation
• Data Migration
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Change Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• User Training
• Communication
• Waterfall
• Agile
• COTS
• SaaS

About this role

Job Title : Strategic Project Manager – IT System Modernization

Duration : Contract

Location : Denver, CO

Interview : Only Video 

Job Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Project Manager to lead the replacement of a legacy probation case management system for the Colorado Judicial Branch. The project involves enterprise system implementation, data migration, vendor management, stakeholder coordination, and statewide deployment across 23 judicial districts.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, data migration, and rollout.

* Oversee project schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and vendor performance.

* Coordinate with government leadership, judges, probation officers, IT teams, and partner agencies.

* Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.

* Lead change management, user training, communications, and implementation readiness.

* Provide project status reports and escalate risks and decisions to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

* 10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years leading complex technology implementations.

* Experience with enterprise system replacement, data migration, and organizational change management.

* Experience managing multi-year schedules, multiple vendors, and diverse stakeholder groups.

* Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

* PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

* Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project delivery experience.

* Government, public-sector, court, probation, corrections, or case management system experience.

* Experience with COTS or SaaS implementations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting relevant enterprise implementation and modernization projects.