Project Manager

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

. Lead the full project lifecycle from requirements and procurement through design, build, data migration, testing, statewide rollout, and decommissioning of ICON/JPOD .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technology implementations, project management, and organizational change management within the justice sector. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and ensuring compliance with state procurement rules.

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Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile MethodologyWaterfall Project MethodologyData Migration ExperienceOrganizational Change Management

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentData AnalysisVendor ManagementRequirements GatheringEvidence-Based PracticesSystem ReplacementCase Management Systems

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConsensus BuildingLeadership Under PressureUser-Centric DesignStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

COTS PlatformsSaaS ImplementationsCICJIS Data ExchangesAgile ToolsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)PgMP CertificationAgile CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeProbation StandardsColorado State GovernmentJudicial BranchPublic Sector Implementations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 strategic probation goals into project objectives and measurable success criteria
Support solicitation, evaluation, and selection of a solution vendor under state procurement rules
Hold vendors and internal teams accountable for quality, schedule, and cost
Track Colorado statutes, Chief Justice Directives, and probation standards affecting system requirements
Coordinate with legal, policy, and research staff on required reporting, risk and needs assessments, and evidence-based practices
Engage chief probation officers, officers, supervisors, judges, court staff, and partner agencies across all 23 judicial districts
Lead human-centered design activities including field observation, user testing, and frontline feedback loops
Direct organizational change management, training, communications, and go-live support
Ensure client-facing system components are accessible, plain-language, and equitable for justice-involved individuals
Identify, track, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues
Plan cutover to prevent interruption of probation supervision
Report project status, risks, and outcomes to leadership
Preserve data exchanges with partner agencies through CICJIS during system replacement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or equivalent certification
Preferred: Agile and change management certifications
Preferred: Experience with Waterfall Project methodology
Preferred: Experience applying Waterfall governance and procurement controls in conjunction with Agile solution delivery
Preferred: Experience implementing case management systems for courts, probation, parole, corrections, or other justice agencies
Preferred: Familiarity with Colorado state government, the Colorado Judicial Branch, or CICJIS data exchanges
Preferred: Experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or configurable SaaS platform implementations in the public sector
Preferred: Experience working with geographically distributed users in both urban and rural settings
Command of predictive, Agile, and hybrid project and program management methods
Ability to understand interactions among technology, policy, operations, and people
Clear, plain-language writing and speaking
Ability to build consensus among stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to design around probation officers' and clients' needs
Ability to interpret data, evaluate trade-offs, and make decisions under uncertainty
Ability to handle confidential criminal justice information and sensitive organizational matters
Ability to lead through ambiguity, setbacks, and pressures of a high-visibility public project
Understanding of business outcomes and value realization measurement
Ability to operate within complex governance structures, prepare executive decision materials, facilitate escalations, and support leadership decision-making
Ability to support organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and user adoption activities