Strategic Project Manager

POSITION TITLE:  Strategic Project Manager   (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:  req8561
DEPARTMENT:  Infrastructure Engineering
LOCATION:  UTILITIES 700 WOOD ST
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE:   $50.00 - 65.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/10/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Description
The Project Management Manager will lead the development and implementation of the City’s One Water Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This position will manage certain elements of the One Water projects such as: project prioritization, capital improvement planning, portfolio tracking and performance metrics.

Responsibilities
-Develops and manages comprehensive project plans that define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
-Leads project teams, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure project goals are met efficiently.
-Monitors project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise.
-Manages the business use case process for utility capital projects and investments.
-Manages the annual capital improvement planning process for One Water.
-Ensures strategic alignment of utility investments through development and tracking of performance metrics.
-Supports the quarterly project tracking process for each portfolio.
-Prepares and presents regular project updates to stakeholders, including government officials and public entities.
-Conducts thorough program evaluations, recommending improvements and best practices for future program improvements.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.