Senior Project Manager – Strategy & Special Projects

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

El Paso County is seeking a strategic thinker with a passion for turning bold ideas into actionable outcomes. The Senior Project Manager – Strategy and Special Projects will join a high-impact team and help drive initiatives that shape the County. This role serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership and Strategic Plan Objective Sponsors, orchestrating complex, cross-functional projects spanning innovation, growth, and transformation. The position blends strategic insight with operational excellence, connecting the dots between vision and execution, and ensuring every initiative is executed with precision from inception to completion. The role involves leading special projects and managing executive-level deliverables in a fast-paced environment. The opportunity is to leave a lasting mark in El Paso County by solving complex problems, aligning teams, and delivering measurable impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
Eight years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or related field.
Thorough knowledge of project management principles, strategic planning methodologies, and public administration practices.
Understanding of lean management, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Must exercise considerable and sound 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.
Highly organized with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
Excellent ability to build relationships and collaborate with Elected Officials, County leadership, County employees, community agencies, and the public.
Ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze data.
Ability to develop sound and valid recommendations.
Ability to comprehend complex financial issues and recommend/implement targeted solutions; ability to manage budgets.
Ability to coordinate and support complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Ability to develop clear, concise reports and documents with attention to accuracy, grammar, and presentation.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Government project management experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by Project Management Institute preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides project management and support to the strategic planning team and plan objective sponsors.
Supports the execution of the Countywide Strategic Plan, vision, and core values by managing and coordinating projects, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with planning frameworks and methodologies.
Manages other special projects that align with and advance the County’s strategic priorities, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and measurable progress.
Plans, administers, and completes assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas while acting as the primary interface of the project.
Ensures all elements of strategic initiatives and special projects are consistently documented and aligned across platforms for accuracy and transparency.
Develops varying levels of special project plans from start to finish.
Develops, monitors, and manages project budgets to ensure alignment with fiscal priorities and responsible resource allocation, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders.
Manages assigned projects that align with strategic planning efforts, which may include collaboration among many programs to develop, plan, and present/disseminate information among internal and external partners.
Ensures adherence to the strategic planning framework by coordinating project efforts with the County's core values, priorities, and best practices.
Collaborates with the strategic planning team and plan objective sponsors to facilitate the execution and coordination of key initiatives.
Collaborates with senior leadership to coordinate strategies, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for major initiatives.
Researches, analyzes, and manages data to support the integration of strategic planning with key County functions, including budgeting, performance management, technology initiatives, project tracking, and process improvement.
Supports data-driven decision-making by tracking performance measures, analytics, and KPIs.
Provides administrative oversight for strategic and special project implementation; evaluates outcomes; and prepares reports, recommendations, and presentations to inform decision-making and ensure effective progress tracking across multiple platforms.
Provides project management support for countywide strategic initiatives and other special projects that contribute to long-term organizational goals and reflect the County’s core values and vision.
Ensures that all strategic initiatives and special projects are consistently documented and aligned across platforms to facilitate coordination, transparency, and accessibility.
Participates in the development and annual updates of the County’s strategic plan, supporting approval processes with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC).
Leads and facilitates problem-solving activities and workshops with the project team and engages appropriate resources to reach solutions to ensure effective strategic planning and high-quality deliverables.
Prepares and assists in delivering reports, presentations, and strategic updates to stakeholders, including the BoCC, County leadership, and the public.
Supports periodic reviews and assessments of the strategic planning process and other special projects to maintain relevance and efficiency.
Identifies potential risks and challenges to strategic project execution and special project management and assists in developing mitigation strategies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.