IT Project Manager-Public Safety Systems Replaceme

Intellibee Inc


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Contract type: Full time
IT Project Manager-Public Safety Systems Replaceme, Cedar Rapids, IA, US

IT Project Manager-Public Safety Systems Replacement

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated IT Project Manager to lead the replacement of its Public Safety Software System.

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated and experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle implementation of a mission-critical Public Safety Software System. 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.

This high-impact role requires technical competence, organizational discipline, and the ability to collaborate across jurisdictions—including Police, Fire, Sheriff’s Office, and IT—as well as with vendor partners. The anticipated project duration is 18–30 months.

Skill Matrix

  • Bachelor’s 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

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