IT Project Manager

Overview

On Site
USD 60.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Information Architecture
Impact Analysis
Information Assurance
Information Technology
Criminal Justice
PMP
ITIL
Public Sector
Microsoft Project
Microsoft SharePoint
Project Management
Clarity
Records Management
Law Enforcement
Request For Proposal
Vendor Development
Functional Requirements
Business Process
Leadership
Legal
Procurement
System Requirements
Workflow
RMS
JMS
Interfaces
NCIC
Management
Change Management
Communication
End-user Training
Technical Support
Budget
Documentation
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Industrial Relations
Law
LOS
Recruiting
Immigration

Job Details

Date Posted: 08/05/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 486507

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Job Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, 52401

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 65.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: ITIL, Microsoft Project, PMP, Project Management, SharePoint

Experience Desired: Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (5 yrs); Familiarity with CJIS compliance, NCIC requirements, and incident-based reporting standards (5 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: PMP and/or ITIL certification

Job Description
***Only qualified Project Manager candidates located in the Cedar Rapids, IA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

Desired Certification:
PMP and/or ITIL certification

Required Skills:
Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience with complex software or enterprise system implementations (5 Years)
Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-departmental or multi-agency projects, preferably in the public sector (5 Years)
Familiarity with public safety operations, including dispatch, incident reporting, and detention workflows (5 Years)
Proficient in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Office/M365 tools (5 Years)
Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrators (5 Years)

Desired Skills:
Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (e.g., Hexagon, Tyler, Central Square, Motorola/Spillman, etc.) (5 Years)
Familiarity with CJIS compliance, NCIC requirements, and incident-based reporting standards (5 Years)
Experience using Smartsheet as a project management platform, or demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new tools (5 Years)
Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments requiring calm, confidence, and clarity (5 Years)
Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders (5 Years)

Client is seeking a dedicated and experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle implementation of a mission-critical Public Safety Software System. This major initiative includes the replacement of the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), and Jail Management System (JMS) serving law enforcement, fire, and emergency services. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving this multi-agency, multi-year effort from planning through implementation and stabilization

Job Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end implementation of new public safety systems, including managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process from planning through vendor selection
Partnering with a third-party consultant to develop detailed technical and functional requirements
Ensuring alignment between business processes and system capabilities-requiring a keen eye for business workflows and the ability to translate operational needs into clear technology expectations
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and communication strategies
Coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups, including public safety leadership, dispatch teams, jail staff, city/county IT, legal, procurement, and external vendors
Facilitate the definition of system requirements, workflows, integrations, and success metrics based on stakeholder input and industry standards
Manage interdependencies between RMS, JMS, and CAD modules, including interfaces with state and federal systems (e.g., NCIC, NIBRS)
Oversee change management efforts, including communication, end-user training, go-live readiness, and post-implementation support
Monitor performance indicators and escalate issues proactively to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with minimal operational disruption
Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with CJIS security standards and public safety data requirements

Interview Process: Both Web Cam and In-Person Interview

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.


California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.


Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.