Information Technology Manager

The Town of Johnstown is hiring its first Information Technology (IT) Manager in-house to build a world class Information Technology Department. The Town is actively hiring a new Information Technology Manager to be part of our dynamic and passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to our organizational guiding principles: Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Communication, and Service Excellence. Strategically located along the Front Range and adjacent to the I-25 corridor, Johnstown is a rapidly growing community of more than 22,000 people. A strong blend of both residential and commercial identifies the Town as it continues to grow and develop in Northern Colorado. Information Technology Department & Ideal Candidate: As a key member of the Town’s Information Technology (IT) Department, the Information Technology Manager provides exceptional leadership and oversight to IT operations, serving both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and execution of innovative technology solutions that align with the Town’s goals and objectives. As the Town’s sole IT professional, this position performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology services throughout the organization. The IT Manager leads the implementation of the Town’s technology strategy, leveraging IT to address organizational and community needs, close service gaps, and enhance operational efficiency. This role provides expert guidance to all departments on technology solutions, software services, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. The IT Manager is also responsible for fostering a culture of technological advancement within the IT team and across the organization. This position is accountable for ensuring the security, integrity, and efficiency of the Town’s information systems, including oversight of IT standards, network protocols, data centers, help desk operations, communications systems, application development, systems operations, and support for GIS services. The IT Manager leads the strategic and operational direction for Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT), with responsibility for cybersecurity, infrastructure, support services, and long-term planning to ensure secure and sustainable access to critical technology resources. Ancillary support is expected for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for infrastructure, hardware and software systems. Qualifications and Experience: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Information Technology, including a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role. The position is open until July 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter to the official posting at: johnstownco.gov/employment. The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts. The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr