IT Project Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
$$65/hr on C2C or $55/hr on W2
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)

Skills

MS Visio
Enterprise Architecture
Risk Management
IT Governance
Hybrid work experience
IT solution design
Platform modeling
Network and infrastructure diagramming
Technical communication
Higher education IT experience

Job Details

Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA) Hybrid 3 Days Onsite Required
Interview: 1st Round Virtual or Teams, 2nd Round In-Person if required

Job Description:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP and/or ITIL certification are highly desirable.

Required/Desired Skills:

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field. Required 4 Years
Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (e.g., Hexagon, Tyler, CentralSquare, Motorola/Spillman, etc.). Highly desired 5 Years
Familiarity with CJIS compliance, NCIC requirements, and incident-based reporting standards. Highly desired 5 Years
PMP and/or ITIL certification Highly desired 5 Years
Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience with complex software or enterprise system implementations. Required 5 Years
Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-departmental or multi-agency projects, preferably in the public sector. Required 5 Years
Familiarity with public safety operations, including dispatch, incident reporting, and detention workflows. Required 5 Years
Proficient in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Office/M365 tools. Required 5 Years
Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrators. Required 5 Years
Experience using SmartSheet as a project management platform, or demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new tools Highly desired 5 Years
Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments requiring calm, confidence, and clarity. Highly desired 5 Years
Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Highly desired 5 Years
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