Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project ManagerThe City of Colorado Springs is looking for a Senior IT (Innovation and Technology) Project Manager who will manage multiple complex IT projects from initiation through close-out while coordinating teams, tracking progress, and proactively addressing risks and issues. This position will also include building strong cross-functional relationships, providing leadership to junior project managers, and translating business needs into technical solutions.This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary ScheduleAs a Sr. IT Project Manager, you will:Manage multiple large/complex IT projects simultaneously from requirements gathering to project close-out and transitioning to Operations SupportComplete key project deliverables with minimal oversight (project charter, schedule, relevant plans (communication, risk management, go-live, etc.)Build strong, collaborative relationships with business units, technical teams, and vendors to deliver valuable solutions on time and within budgetProvide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers; act as a subject-matter expert for complex projectsDrive project communication by clearly articulating status, risks, issues, milestones, and decision points to stakeholders and leadershipProactively identify and mitigate project risks and change impacts; acts independently to resolve issues and maintain project momentumOversee project ticket/task management, ensuring timely completion of tasks needed to keep projects on timeTranslate business needs to technical resources and translate technical options to business usersOther duties as assignedWe are looking for candidates who demonstrate:Knowledge of project management best practices, project management methodologies, and business requirement gathering techniques.Ability to independently manage multiple large IT projectsCommunicate clearly across diverse audiences and identify and resolve issuesMentor junior Project ManagersCoordinate business, technical, and vendor teams to deliver high-value solutions on time and within budgetMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of studyFive years of full-time, professional experience in a related field; including three years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications:PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationOther Project Management or Business Analyst Certificates such as a PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification, CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis), etc.Please contact City Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io for any questions about this position. The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be.