Position Overview:
Client is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex enterprise-level technology initiatives supporting Public Safety operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing large-scale IT projects related to Law Enforcement, Public Safety Systems, Mobile Device Terminal (MDT) deployments, CAD/RMS implementations, Emergency Communications, or Criminal Justice environments.
This role is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and successfully delivering projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of one or more enterprise IT projects.
Review project proposals, business requirements, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct project status reviews and provide regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Establish project governance, reporting standards, and documentation procedures.
Stakeholder & Team Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and external partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate project activities across departments.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior project managers and project team members.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and executive presentations.
Risk & Quality Management
Perform project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
Monitor project performance, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of project information and reporting.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements to PMO methodologies.
Vendor & Resource Management
Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
Review and approve vendor project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics.
Coordinate staffing requirements and resource assignments across project phases.
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
7+ years of progressive IT experience with strong business engagement.
5+ years of experience managing large, complex IT projects from initiation through completion.
Experience managing Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Emergency Response, CAD/RMS, MDT Replacement, or related government technology projects.
Experience working directly with business units and executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead diverse cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Required Skills:
Project Management
Expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and governance.
Strong understanding of Project Management methodologies including:
PMI / PMBOK
Agile
Hybrid Delivery Models
PRINCE2 (preferred)
Tools & Technologies
Experience with one or more of the following:
Microsoft Project
Planview PPM Pro
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM)
Open Workbench
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities.
Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to build trust and confidence across organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Experience managing government, county, municipal, or public-sector IT initiatives.
Prior experience with:
Law Enforcement Mobile Device Terminal (MDT) Replacement Projects
Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems
Records Management Systems (RMS)
Public Safety Communications Platforms
Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) environments