IT Project Manager III

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 10/28/26 Division Business Innovation & Technology Division Management Level Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Description The IT Project Manager III leads large, complex information technology projects with organization-wide impact. This position is responsible for planning and executing projects involving significant complexity, cost, business impact, time constraints, internal and external resource requirements, and technology including software and hardware. The Project Manager III leads cross-functional teams, proactively manages risks and barriers, and works with sponsors and senior leaders to deliver projects that meet established scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives. Schedule This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) however, with approval from supervisor, employees are allowed to work a 5-day work week if preferred. This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by business need Compensation Hiring Range: $120,000 – $135,000.00 USD Annual Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. Benefits Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. Essential Duties Lead complex technology projects through planning, execution, and implementation. Coordinate business and technical stakeholders to ensure projects meet established objectives, requirements, and deliverables. Develop and maintain project plans that define scope, deliverables, milestones, schedules, dependencies, and resource needs. Obtain appropriate approvals and adjust plans as project needs and priorities change. Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, consultants, and vendors. Establish roles and responsibilities, coordinate assignments, work with functional managers to secure and manage resource commitments, and oversee vendor and consultant performance and deliverables. Develop and manage project budgets. Forecast and track project costs, manage expenditures within established authority, address budget variances, and provide financial status reporting. Monitor and report on project progress, performance, schedules, budgets, risks, and issues. Maintain project documentation, utilize established project management tools, and manage projects in accordance with PMO standards, processes, and governance requirements. Evaluate and manage project change requests, including assessing impacts to scope, deliverables, schedule, budget, and resources. Provide recommendations, obtain necessary approvals, and coordinate implementation of approved changes. Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and barriers. Develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and elevate significant concerns to project sponsors and leadership with options and recommendations for resolution. Develop and manage project communication plans and stakeholder relationships. Facilitate project meetings, communicate progress and challenges, and work with project teams, sponsors, and leadership to support collaboration, resolve concerns, and facilitate informed decision-making. Develop and manage project communication plans and stakeholder relationships. Facilitate project meetings, communicate progress and challenges, and work with project teams, sponsors, and leadership to support collaboration, resolve concerns, and facilitate informed decision-making. Develop and coordinate organizational change management activities to support successful project implementation and adoption, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and organizational readiness. Ensure compliance with applicable digital accessibility regulations, requirements, standards, and policies throughout the project lifecycle. Incorporate accessibility into project planning, development, testing, and documentation, and coordinate with appropriate teams to address accessibility and usability concerns. Ensure project documentation is accessible to project teams and stakeholders. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: 3 years of work-related experience. Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field. *Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience managing large, complex information technology projects. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex project challenges, manage competing priorities, and develop recommendations to address significant risks and barriers Experience managing significant project budgets and external resources, including vendors and consultants. Experience developing and coordinating change management strategies and activities for significant technology implementations. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Additional Requirements Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. CJIS Requirements: This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security requirements. As part of the hiring, credentialing, and onboarding process, the selected candidate must successfully complete required background screening, including fingerprinting, and complete required CJIS security training. Continued employment and CJIS-authorized access to applicable Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or systems may be contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements. Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson County, Colorado