Technical Project Manager Part Time Jobs in Colorado

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PURPOSE We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive. VALUES Service Focused Collaborative Accountable Trustworthy Transparent Job Summary Are you a results-driven project management professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. We're seeking a highly organized, self-motivated part-time Project Manager to coordinate projects and support key initiatives across the agency.

In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with programs and divisions to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to initiatives that directly strengthen organizational effectiveness, including: Standardizing processes and streamlining workflows Supporting responsible stewardship of resources Guiding projects forward with confidence and accountability This isn't just another Project Manager position - it's an opportunity to make tangible improvements in how the agency operates. You'll gain broad visibility into organizational processes while collaborating with staff across all levels. The ideal candidate excels at: Navigating complex environments and delivering reliable results Building strong relationships and communicating with clarity Using Microsoft 365 tools effectively Building consensus among diverse stakeholders and keeping multi-layered projects on track If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape how our agency works for the better. Hiring Rate: $42.000 - $46.000 hourly This part-time position offers a flexible schedule of up to 25 hours per week, typically worked Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m

While scheduling flexibility is available, an in-office presence 4-5 days per week is strongly preferred to best support operational needs. Work hours may be adjusted based on departmental and business requirements. Please note that this position is not eligible for benefits.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Manages cross-sector projects; coordinates, directs, communicates, and implements projects through the development of project plans, including scope, budget, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM).

This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Develops/builds project plans from start to finish; coordinates, directs, communicates, and implements project plans; collaborates with leadership to ensure successful delivery of scope, budget, and schedule of projects and plans; performs detailed analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of special projects. Identifies project needs and manages operational enhancement; manages budget; develops and estimates required resources; sets project development priorities and schedules; anticipates project success through the effective delivery of high-quality processes that address continuous improvement.

Monitors, manages, and projects future project costs for budget purposes and analysis. Facilitates problem-solving activities with the project team and engages appropriate resources to reach solutions. Acts as a technical expert in a functional area, provides consultative and technical guidance to managers and other stakeholders, and handles sensitive and confidential issues, complaints, or inquiries as they relate to the project.

Collaborates with department staff to develop and manage community outreach, education, and communication efforts to ensure department programming and project plans are represented appropriately and comprehensively. Provides strategic planning, professional learning, and communication support to department staff; facilitates coordination of event outreach and planning by utilizing research-based project management tools and processes; ensures programmatic materials, department policies and procedures, and published postings are kept up-to-date and align to County standards; collects and analyzes success metric data to evaluate the effectiveness of project plans. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and plan strategic projects.

Develops, analyzes, and submits research on project needs; compiles data to prepare written/statistical reports; synthesizes multiple data sources and/or stakeholder insights to inform the development of project plans; researches, develops, writes, and advances comprehensive short- and long-term plans for the department. May participate in community-level planning groups, committees, and/or commissions; builds relationships with key stakeholders and serves as a liaison to the community. Presents program or project opportunities to small and large groups.

May provide functional guidance to staff involved in projects. Performs other duties as required. Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance.

Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area. Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.

Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding the principles, practices, and procedures related to planning and professional project management. Knowledge of scope and application of Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to assigned functional area. Must exercise considerable judgment and initiative in combining a broad scope of professional planning and content knowledge and sophisticated, analytical judgments to solve a variety of complex, technical problems; must work independently and in teams.

Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail; must possess good grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. Exceptional interpersonal communication and public speaking skills, negotiation skills, and ability to cultivate effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, Federal/State officials, the public, and other stakeholders to elicit engagement. Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to utilize software that compiles and analyzes economic data and utilizes project management tools; ability to write concise, logical, and grammatically correct analytical reports. Ability to comprehend complex financial issues and recommend/implement targeted solutions; ability to manage budgets. Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment, working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree required in related field. Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.

Two years of project management or related experience. Licenses/Certificates Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by Project Management Institute preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen. Work Conditions Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs; some travel may be required. The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment.

Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department. El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.