Strategic Project Manager, Public Sector IT Modernization

Novalink Solutions; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions in Denver, CO seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead modernization of the state's probation case management system. The role spans governance, procurement, data migration, and change management across 23 judicial districts, partnering with judges, staff, and vendors to deliver a reliable, user-centered platform.

The ideal candidate has a track record coordinating multi-year technology implementations, balancing policy compliance with practical operations, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, information systems, public administration, criminal justice, business, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree year for year.
• Ten years of progressively responsible project management experience, including at least five years leading large, complex technology implementations with multiple vendors and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience managing a multi-year schedule.
• Experience leading enterprise system replacements that included data migration and organizational change management.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements and procurement through design, build, data migration, testing, statewide rollout, and decommissioning of ICON/JPOD.
• Develop and maintain the master schedule, budget, scope baseline, and benefits realization plan.
• Translate the Branch's strategic goals for probation into clear project objectives and measurable success criteria.
• Coordinate with legal, policy, and research staff to ensure system requirements support required reporting and risk assessments.
• Engage stakeholders across 23 judicial districts and lead change management activities.

Skills

Strategic project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Change management

Data migration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, information systems, public administration, criminal justice, business, or a related field

Job description

Novalink Solutions in Denver, CO seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead modernization of the state's probation case management system. The role spans governance, procurement, data migration, and change management across 23 judicial districts, partnering with judges, staff, and vendors to deliver a reliable, user-centered platform.

The ideal candidate has a track record coordinating multi-year technology implementations, balancing policy compliance with practical operations, and delivering