Information Technology Manager

As a key member of the Town's Information Technology (IT) Department, the Information Technology Manager provides exceptional leadership and oversight to IT operations, serving both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and execution of innovative technology solutions that align with the Town's goals and objectives. As the Town's sole IT professional, this position performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology services throughout the organization.

The IT Manager leads the implementation of the Town's technology strategy, leveraging IT to address organizational and community needs, close service gaps, and enhance operational efficiency. This role provides expert guidance to all departments on technology solutions, software services, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. The IT Manager is also responsible for fostering a culture of technological advancement within the IT team and across the organization.

This position is accountable for ensuring the security, integrity, and efficiency of the Town's information systems, including oversight of IT standards, network protocols, data centers, help desk operations, communications systems, application development, systems operations, and support for GIS services. The IT Manager leads the strategic and operational direction for Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT), with responsibility for cybersecurity, infrastructure, support services, and long-term planning to ensure secure and sustainable access to critical technology resources. Ancillary support is expected for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for infrastructure, hardware and software systems.

Qualifications and Experience: A bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
Information Technology, including a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role.

The position is open until July 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter to the official posting at: johnstownco.gov/employment.

Expected starting salary: $117,548 - $155,000, DOQ.

The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts.