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Senior Project Manager - Public Safety (Remote from anywhere in Colorado) 
 
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Senior Project Manager - Public Safety (Remote from anywhere in Colorado) 
 
Salary 
 
$90,000.00 - $123,000.00 Annually 
 
Location 
 
Statewide, CO 
 
Job Type 
 
Full Time 
 
Job Number 
 
EGB93637 (06/25) 
 
Department 
 
Governor's Office of Information Technology 
 
Opening Date 
 
07/03/2025 
 
Closing Date 
 
7/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain 
 
FLSA 
 
Determined by Position 
 
Primary Physical Work Address 
 
(Remote from anywhere in CO) 
 
FLSA Status 
 
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
 
Department Contact Information 
 
oit\_hr@state.co.us 
 
Type of Announcement 
 
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 
 
How To Apply 
 
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. 
 

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Department Information 
 
Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado 
 
The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services. 
 
Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZaEQvILYKI) to learn about how OIT is thinking differently! 
 
Description of Job 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT’s hiring team. 
 
Please Note: This position will support the Department of Corrections (DOC) and/or the Department of Public Safety. These agencies require the successful completion of an additional background check. Successful candidates may also be subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment. Successful completion of the background investigation is required before employment may commence. 
 
We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Senior Project Manager, to lead the development and implementation of large, complex, multi-platform technology initiatives. In this role you will take projects from original concept to successful application by defining project scope and objectives, analyzing project requirements, identifying resources, and determining the best approach for completion. 
 
Some Of Your Important Duties Will Include 
 
Proactively managing changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans 
 
Developing new approaches and employing existing plans, to create detailed work strategies, schedules, project estimates, budget management and status reports, ensuring a smooth transition to operations. 
 
Drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes 
 
Determining and assessing requests for additional staff and/or contractors, working with outside service providers as needed to complete technology projects 
 
Facilitating cross functional teams within OIT, customer organizations and vendors 
 
Conducting post-mortem project assessment, suggesting process or procedures improvements. 
 
Coaching, mentoring, and motivating project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for assigned work. 
 
Managing relationships across OIT, customers and vendors, cultivating a thorough understanding of core business functions and alignment with business objectives. 
 
Please Note: This position will support the Department of Corrections (DOC) and/or the Department of Public Safety. These agencies require the successful completion of an additional background check. Successful candidates may also be subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment. Successful completion of the background investigation is required before employment may commence. 
 
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights 
 
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows: 
 
Skills 
 
A minimum of eight (8) years experience that includes a combination of IT and IT project management for large, complex projects and/or project portfolio management, which demonstrates strong relationship building and management skills, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. Experience must also include: 
 
Experience leveraging tools such as Tableau or BI to make data driven decisions using a variety of project management tools and methodologies. 
 
Business processes and mapping of business functions to services. 
 
Defining and executing large, complex technology programs. 
 
Solid understanding of change management and ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and stakeholders. 
 
Substitutions 
 
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 
 
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 
 
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Relevant IT certifications (e.g. Scrum, ITIL, ADKAR, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) 
 
PMP Certification 
 
Agile and Scrum methodology experience 
 
Knowledge of software development methodologies, system implementation and integration and/or a technical discipline 
 
Strong quality and customer service orientation 
 
Conditions Of Employment 
 
OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work. 
 
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. 
 
Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test. 
 
This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed. 
 
Supplemental Information 
 
If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. 
 
While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date. 
 
We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits (https://oit.colorado.gov/careers/benefits) that allow us all to have fulfilling lives. 
 
Our application process and what to expect after you apply are described in the videos found here (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) . 
 
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 
 
The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT\_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900. 
 
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need. 
 
The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes. 
 
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 
 
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This position will support the Department of Corrections (DOC) and/or the Department of Public Safety. These agencies require the successful completion of an additional background check. Successful completion of the background investigation is required before employment may commence. 
 
Do you understand the background check requirements of this position and wish to proceed with the application process? 
 

* Yes
* No 
 
 

02 
 
Please detail how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position. 
 
03 
 
Please describe how you learned of this job opening. 
 
04 
 
The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. While a wide salary range is posted, specific criteria (experience, education, state seniority, etc.) will be used to determine any salary offer. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. It is this salary analysis, rather than any negotiation process, that determines any salary offer. 
 

* Yes, I acknowledge that it is to my benefit to include ALL of my RELEVANT experience in my application work history and I have done that here.
* No, I do not wish to include ALL of my RELEVANT experience, and I understand that this may affect a potential salary offer. 
 
 

05 
 
All remote work must be performed from within the State of Colorado. If you live out of state and are selected for this position you must relocate to Colorado before commencing employment. There is no form of relocation assistance, financial or otherwise, available for any position. Do you wish to proceed with your submission? 
 

* Yes, I understand the above statement. 
 
 

06 
 
If any of the State of Colorado positions listed in your employment history were performed as a contract employee, you MUST list the position/s, State Agency, and the name of the contracting company by whom you were paid during the contract position. If this does not apply, please type "N/A". 
 
07 
 
Do you currently require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status? 
 

* Yes
* No 
 
 

08 
 
In the future, will you require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status? 
 

* Yes
* No 
 
 

09 
 
Do you currently reside in the state of Colorado? 
 

* Yes
* No 
 
 

Required Question 
 
Employer 
 
State of Colorado 
 
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Senior Project Manager - Public Safety (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)