Project Manager

Boulder County Information Technology Department is seeking to hire a Project Manager. The Project Manager is a journey level classification in the project management series. The Project Manager assists elected officials and department heads (EODH) with their projects and provides the core services required to successfully complete IT-related projects or special projects.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work remotely and will be based out of 2025 14th Street, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $101,868.00 - $124,296.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of August 18th
• First Round Interviews: Week of August 25th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of September 2nd
• Reference Check: Week of September 2nd

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Manages the project initiation, project planning, project execution and project closure of assigned project(s)
2. Anticipates, resolves, escalates, and documents project risks, issues, and changes
3. Provides leadership by coordinating all aspects of the project(s) and ensuring all team members are working cohesively toward common goals and milestones
4. Develops and maintains productive working relationships with project team members including internal customers, and third-party vendors
5. Coordinates and schedules appropriate resources to perform tasks
6. Develops and maintains project documentation in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards
7. Develops and leads change management activities and communications on projects
8. Plans and facilitates project closure activities with a focus on celebrating successes and recognizing team contributions
9. Offers continuous improvement recommendations to help strengthen the PMO overall approach, tools, and team processes
10. Performs related work, as required
11. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well-qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 5 years of combined education and experience in a related field.

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Project Management
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to recognize, analyze and recommend solutions to risks and issues that may impact project scope, schedule, or resources
• Excellent relationship building and influence skills; ability to move others toward a common vision or goal

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.