Summary
Description
The Projects and Data Manager advances the Jefferson County Public Library’s (JCPL) mission, vision, values and brand through the creation and oversight of system-wide approaches to project management and data. Responsibilities include managing the library’s continuous project management, research, and data analysis efforts. Builds and maintains internal and external reporting measures, manages the creation and implementation of an effective project management framework, with the goal of advancing a data-driven, results-oriented culture at JCPL. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to manage system wide projects, identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns in complex data sets. Supervises employees. Position must be familiar with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association.
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/08/26
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Supervisor – 1st Line
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
Hiring Range: $74,957.85 – $97,445.21 Annually.
- Project Management and Systems Expertise: Develops and implements best in class project management standards and works adeptly across divisions, cross-functional teams, and stakeholder groups to plan, organize, lead and control deliverables within scope, budget and timeliness. Recommends, develops, implements and evaluates project management and assessment tools and processes. Manages system-wide projects and initiatives; consults with project teams, facilitates project planning, evaluation and reporting, and maintains system-wide project management portfolio. Understands and integrates change management principles into project management initiatives, recommends improvements to project management processes, and manages special projects as assigned. Ensures strategic alignment of performance measures and coaches the organization on the utilization of project management to support mission, vision, values and strategic priorities. Consults with employees to explore research and analysis when planning new projects or evaluating existing ones. Uses and continually develops leadership skills and participate in continuous professional development.
- Data Management and Analysis: Leads the data team to develop and implement a strategic data and analytics framework to support evidence-based decision making and strategic planning. Ensures data integration and compliance with relevant rules and guidelines. Maintains relationships with data partners, oversees the implementation and management of analytics tools, solutions and vendors. Maintains efficiencies in systems and processes and works collaboratively to build capacity in data warehousing and management. Develops and manages a data team, oversees data collection, verification, integration and reporting.
- Management/Supervision: Supervises employees in the areas of project management, research, data, and analytics. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct reports including recruitment, orientation, training, setting performance goals, assigning and reviewing work, scheduling work time, approving leave, appraising and disciplining and submitting records and documentation as required by library and Jefferson County Policy. Conducts regular staff meetings with subordinate staff and provides technical guidance and advice to ensure conformity with established policies, rules and regulations. Recommends corrective actions when necessary. Participates on the management team. Leads project and team meetings as needed.
- Administration: Works independently or as part of a team to complete special projects that enhance the overall effectiveness of the JCPL. Attends team and other meetings, participates on committees and project teams, contributes to department planning and budgeting. Recommends expenditures and maintains project budgets. Communicates project management and data initiatives and achievements with JCPL staff.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.
Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
PMP certification required.
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred – Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools.
Preferred – Certified Scrum Master
Preferred – Master's degree in Library science or Library Information Systems
Preferred – Library experience.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum three years
