Project Manager Strongly looking for State exp

Role: Project Manager (Strongly looking for State exp)

Location: Cedar Rapids

Complete Description

Looking a dedicated and experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle implementation of a mission-critical. This major initiative includes the replacement of the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Records Management System (RMS) and Jail Management System (JMS) serving law enforcement fire and emergency services. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving this multi-agency multi-year effort from planning through implementation and stabilization.

The position offers some hybrid work flexibility but onsite presence will be required as dictated by the project phase including workshops vendor demos stakeholder meetings testing and go-live support. There may be periods where onsite attendance is expected five days per week. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Cedar Rapids as needed. The City will not cover travel or relocation expenses for non-local applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of new public safety systems including:
  • Managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process from planning through vendor selection.
  • Partnering with a third-party consultant to develop detailed technical and functional requirements.
  • Ensuring alignment between business processes and system capabilities-requiring a keen eye for business workflows and the ability to translate operational needs into clear technology expectations.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets deliverables risks and communication strategies.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups including public safety leadership dispatch teams jail staff city/county IT legal procurement and external vendors.
• Facilitate the definition of system requirements workflows integrations and success metrics based on stakeholder input and industry standards.
• Manage interdependencies between RMS JMS and CAD modules including interfaces with state and federal systems (e.g. NCIC NIBRS).
• Oversee change management efforts including communication end-user training go-live readiness and post-implementation support.
• Monitor performance indicators and escalate issues proactively to ensure on-time on-budget delivery with minimal operational disruption.
• Ensure proper documentation reporting and compliance with CJIS security standards and public safety data requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Public Administration Criminal Justice Business or a related field.
• 5 years of project management experience with complex software or enterprise system implementations.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale cross-departmental or multi-agency projects preferably in the public sector.
• Familiarity with public safety operations including dispatch incident reporting and detention workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project SharePoint Teams and Office/M365 tools.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrators.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP and/or ITIL certification are highly desirable.
• Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (e.g. Hexagon Tyler CentralSquare Motorola/Spillman etc..
• Familiarity with CJIS compliance NCIC requirements and incident-based reporting standards.
• Experience using SmartSheet as a project management platform or demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new tools (SmartSheet is the Citys preferred PM tool).
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments requiring calm confidence and clarity.
• Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Special Requirements

• Must pass local law enforcement background check prior to employment.
• Must obtain NCIC certification within 3 months of hire (training provided).
• Must be available for occasional off-hours coordination tied to cutovers testing and public safety operational windows.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Bachelors degree in Information Technology Public Administration Criminal Justice Business or a related field. Required 4 Years Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (e.g. Hexagon Tyler CentralSquare Motorola/Spillman etc.. Highly desired 5 Years Familiarity with CJIS compliance NCIC requirements and incident-based reporting standards. Highly desired 5 Years PMP and/or ITIL certification Highly desired 5 Years Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with complex software or enterprise system implementations. Required 5 Years Demonstrated success managing large-scale cross-departmental or multi-agency projects preferably in the public sector. Required 5 Years Familiarity with public safety operations including dispatch incident reporting and detention workflows. Required 5 Years Proficient in Microsoft Project SharePoint Teams and Office/M365 tools. Required 5 Years Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrators. Required 5 Years Experience using SmartSheet as a project management platform or demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new tools Highly desired 5 Years Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments requiring calm confidence and clarity. Highly desired 5 Years Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Highly desired 5 Years

PMP,ITIL,RMS,JMS