Project Manager - High Performance Government

*This position is a full-time, term-limited position funded for 2 years from the date of hire, with the possibility of becoming permanent if additional funding is approved at a later date.  This position is benefit eligible. 

Salary Range:                            $108,400 - $157,200 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Range:       $108,400 - $132,800 Annually

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here. 

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Project Manager to join the newly formed Office of Project Management division of the High Performance Government department.  The IT Project Manager will report to the Director of Innovation and High Performance and will coordinate the planning and execution of IT projects while maintaining strict deadlines, resources, and budgets. This includes acquiring and collaborating with resources from various internal departments across the City and/or coordinating external contractor or consultant resources as needed in order to meet goals and objectives according to each project plan. The IT Project Manager will define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized technical training or certification of equivalent scope or program length
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a project management or equivalent role 
• Project Management experience on large software integration projects

Preferred

• PMI or equivalent Project Management Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to communicate under pressure to a variety of audiences both formally and informally
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to project team and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Able to exercise independent judgment and act on it
• High self-motivated and directed
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment 
• Extensive planning and organization skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the current and developing strategic requirements of the City
• Strong familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project
• Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Ability to defuse tension among project team or stakeholders; should it arise
• Knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure system and applications
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with