Strategic Project Manager – IT System Modernization

Salary Range: $50.00 To $60.00 Hourly

Job Title :
Strategic Project Manager - IT System Modernization

Duration :
Contract

Interview :
Only Video

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Project Manager to lead the replacement of a legacy probation case management system for the Colorado Judicial Branch. The project involves enterprise system implementation, data migration, vendor management, stakeholder coordination, and statewide deployment across 23 judicial districts.

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, data migration, and rollout.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and vendor performance.
• Coordinate with government leadership, judges, probation officers, IT teams, and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead change management, user training, communications, and implementation readiness.
• Provide project status reports and elevate risks and decisions to executive leadership.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years leading complex technology implementations.
• Experience with enterprise system replacement, data migration, and organizational change management.
• Experience managing multi-year schedules, multiple vendors, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
• Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project delivery experience.
• Government, public-sector, court, probation, corrections, or case management system experience.
• Experience with COTS or SaaS implementations.