IT Project Manager-Public Safety Systems Replacement

Overview

On Site
Up to $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Budget
PMP
ITIL
Change Management
PMO
Project Management
Criminal Justice

Job Details

Job Title: IT Project Manager Public Safety Systems Replacement
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Interview Type: Webcam and In-Person
Duration: 18 30 months | Onsite required as per project phase (no travel/relocation provided)

Job Summary:

Seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to lead the end-to-end replacement of Public Safety Systems including CAD, RMS, and JMS serving multiple agencies like Police, Fire, and the Sheriff s Office. This is a high-impact, multi-year initiative requiring strong leadership, technical oversight, and cross-agency coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full lifecycle implementation of Public Safety Systems (CAD/RMS/JMS)

  • Drive RFP planning, vendor selection, and stakeholder alignment

  • Define system requirements, workflows, and integration strategies

  • Create and manage detailed project plans (budget, risk, timelines)

  • Coordinate with internal departments, public safety teams, and vendors

  • Ensure compliance with CJIS standards and state/federal systems (NCIC, NIBRS)

  • Oversee training, testing, change management, and post-go-live support

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s in IT, Criminal Justice, Public Admin, or related field

  • 5+ years of project management in enterprise software implementation

  • Strong public sector or multi-agency project experience

  • Familiarity with public safety workflows and terminology

  • Proficiency in MS Project, Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint

  • Experience managing vendors and software integrators

Preferred Skills:

  • PMP and/or ITIL Certification

  • Experience with CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (Hexagon, Tyler, Motorola, etc.)

  • Familiarity with CJIS, NCIC, NIBRS standards

  • Experience with SmartSheet (or ability to learn quickly)

Special Requirements:

  • Must pass law enforcement background check

  • NCIC certification within 3 months (training provided)

  • Onsite presence required during critical phases (demos, go-live, etc.)

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