Strategic Project Manager

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within government and/or water utility administration.
Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects from inception to completion.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and software.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of making sound decisions under pressure.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

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.