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IT Project Manager

Salary

$103,202.90 - $149,644.20 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07318

Department

IT & Innovation

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The PSO Project Manager is responsible for planning and leading enterprise technology projects and driving Project Management initiatives. This role provides oversight and communication of the overall IT project plan, partners with IT leadership, and manages project planning methodology and portfolios. The Project Manager works closely with teams to set project and task priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while balancing operational workloads. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, overseeing, and documenting all aspects of new and ongoing projects. The Project Manager collaborates with leadership to keep projects on schedule and coordinates with other departments for support.

Examples of Duties for Success

Backlog Intake, Triage, and Prioritization

+ Facilitate backlog triage with software leads; confirm business value, dependencies, and readiness against agreed criteria.

+ Support the project intake process, ensuring requests are complete, scoped, and decision-ready for governance review.

+ Partner with the Division Directors to communicate priorities determined by Senior Leadership and ensure these priorities are clearly understood across teams.

Planning & Delivery

+ Convert prioritized backlog into work plans with milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Drive execution by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving inter-team dependencies.

Metrics & Reporting

+ Develop dashboards showing project status, risks, and alignment to priorities; provide regular updates to the Division Director and Senior Leadership

+ Track capacity, throughput, and delivery forecasts to support efficiency improvements.

Risk & Change Control

+ Maintain risk and issue logs; escalate as needed.

+ Support change control processes and ensure production changes comply with governance standards.

Continuous Improvement

+ Facilitate retrospectives and implement process improvements across intake, prioritization, and delivery.

+ Coach and mentor teams on project management best practices, fostering adoption, and expanding understanding of methodologies.

Qualifications for Success

Education and Training

+ A bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or a related field.

+ Project Management Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM) required

Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Experience

+ Minimum of four (4) years of related IT project management experience.

+ Certifications:Preferred certifications include those in Agile (CSM, CSPO), Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) or Organizational Change Management (PROSCI,CCMP).

+ Proven experience managing technology projects including software development and SaaS implementation projects.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools(e.g., MS Project, Planner, Jira).

+ Experience leading technology projects using Agile, Lean, or hybrid methodologies.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technology projects and teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Core Competencies

+ Leadership & Team Collaboration:Ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and provide clear direction to ensure project goals are met.

+ Strategic Planning & Execution:Skilled in defining project scope, communicating priorities, and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives while managing resources effectively.

+ Communication & Stakeholder Management:Exceptional ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, build relationships, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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This role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or a related field. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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A Project Management Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM) is required. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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This role requires a minimum of four (4) years of related IT project management experience. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select any of the preferred certifications you posses:

+ Agile (CSM, CSPO)

+ Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

+ Organizational Change Management (PROSCI, CCMP)

+ Another certification not listed here

+ I do not possess any of the preferred certifications

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If you selected "another certification not listed here" or have any similar certifications, please specify which ones you possess. If not, please write "N/A."

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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