IT Project Manager II

Salary $93,223.12 - $111,912.51 Annually Location Information Technology - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type Classified - Full Time Job Number 18346 Division Innovation & Technology Department Innovation & Technology Opening Date 10/13/2026 Closing Date 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description / Position Overview IT Project Manager II About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is looking for a IT (Innovation and Technology) Project Manager II who will help manage multiple complex IT projects from initiation through close-out while coordinating teams, tracking progress, and proactively addressing risks and issues. In this role, you’ll build strong partnerships across business, technical teams, and vendors while proactively addressing risks, translating requirements, and keeping stakeholders aligned to drive successful project outcomes. This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year. 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See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule As a IT Project Manager II, You Will Manage multiple IT projects from requirements gathering through project close-out and transition to Operations SupportComplete core project deliverables with some oversight, including project charters, schedules, and relevant project plans (communication, risk management, go-live readiness, etc.)Build positive, collaborative working relationships with business units, technical teams, and vendors to deliver solutions that meet business needsCommunicate project status, risks, issues, milestones, and decisions clearly to project stakeholders and leadershipProactively identify project risks and change impacts; escalate issues appropriately and work with teams to maintain project progressOversee project ticket/task management, ensuring tasks remain aligned with project timelinesTranslate business requirements to technical teams and help communicate technical options to business partnersOther duties as assigned Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Knowledge Of We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: Project management best practices, common project methodologies, and business requirement gathering techniques. Ability To Manage multiple large IT projects with general supervisionCommunicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, facilitates issue resolution with support from senior PMs or leadership, and collaborates across business, technical, and vendor groupsShow initiative and a willingness to grow into more complex project assignments over time Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of studyThree years of full-time, professional experience in a related field We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. Preferred Qualifications PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationOther Project Management or Business Analyst Certificates such as a PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification, CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis), etc. The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. Additional Information Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position. The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). 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Less than one yearOne or more yearsTwo or more yearsThree or more yearsFour or more yearsFive or more yearsSix or more yearsSeven or more yearsEight or more yearsNine or more yearsTen or more years 03 Please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience. 04 Do you currently possess any of the following? Select all that apply: PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationPgMP (Program Management Professional) CertificationCAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) CertificationECBA (Entry Certification in Business Analysis)None of the above Required Question Employer City of Colorado Springs Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 Phone (719) 385-5125 Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov