IT Manager Jobs in Colorado

IT Manager jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace and defense, financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software, with demand steady at every level from team lead to enterprise IT director. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor most of the hiring, and established employers such as Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and Charles Schwab maintain large IT operations in the state year-round. Infrastructure modernization, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity management are the most in-demand specialties across Colorado postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerKBR
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring13
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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DaVita
Technical Sr Product Manager (IT)
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New 9h ago
Technical Sr Product Manager (IT)
DaVita
Denver, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $183k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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IT Operations Manager
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IT Operations Manager
STACK Infrastructure US
Denver, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$116k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Hensel Phelps
IT Application Manager - AI Citizen Developer
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Hensel Phelps
New 23h ago
IT Application Manager - AI Citizen Developer
Hensel Phelps
Greeley, Colorado
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$103k - $114k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Terumo
TG IT Application Security Manager
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TG IT Application Security Manager
Terumo
Lakewood, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$121k - $152k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Xcel Energy
Senior IT Manager (Customer Channel Management)
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Added 1d ago
Senior IT Manager (Customer Channel Management)
Xcel Energy
Denver, Colorado
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$129k - $183k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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IT Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
12 jobs
Colorado Springs
6 jobs
Lakewood
2 jobs
Littleton
2 jobs
Fort Collins
2 jobs
Greenwood Village
2 jobs
Golden
1 job
Pueblo
1 job
Greeley
1 job

IT Manager Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

KBR
KBR1 open role
SAIC
SAIC1 open role
Dolby
Dolby1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT manager jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressive IT experience including team leadership responsibilities
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, or cloud environments
  • Proficiency with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL or project methods like PMP
  • Experience with cybersecurity policies, compliance standards, and risk management practices
  • Strong vendor management and budget oversight experience in a Colorado enterprise environment

IT Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a it manager in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline combined with several years of hands-on IT experience before moving into management. Colorado does not issue a state license for IT managers, so hiring decisions center on demonstrated leadership experience, industry certifications such as PMP or ITIL, and a record of overseeing infrastructure or security programs. Pursuing roles in Colorado's aerospace, healthcare, or financial services sectors can accelerate the path significantly.

How much do IT managers make in Colorado?

IT managers in Colorado earn a median of about $199,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $130,570 for the lowest 10% to over $293,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire it managers in Colorado?

Employers hiring it managers in Colorado right now include KBR, SAIC, and Dolby, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of defense contractors, large hospital networks, and financial firms means demand for IT managers with enterprise and compliance experience remains consistent throughout the year.

Which Colorado cities have the most it manager jobs?

The cities with the most it manager openings in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Lakewood. Denver drives the largest share due to its density of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and financial services firms, while Colorado Springs draws steady demand from defense and government contractors, and Boulder's technology and bioscience sector supports consistent openings at growing mid-size companies.

Are there remote it manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than many management roles, because IT oversight of cloud systems, vendor contracts, and distributed teams can be handled without being on-site daily. About 64% of it manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer flexibility in the tech and financial services sectors. Roles tied to physical infrastructure, data centers, or regulated healthcare environments tend to require more in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a it manager in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into an IT manager role from a senior individual contributor position such as systems administrator, network engineer, or IT support lead at a Colorado employer. Large Colorado organizations like UCHealth and Lockheed Martin hire for lead technician and team lead roles that carry informal management duties and build the experience needed to step into formal management. Earning a PMP or ITIL certification while in a senior technical role strengthens applications, and Colorado's community college workforce programs offer project management coursework that complements on-the-job experience.

Where can I find and apply to it manager jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to it manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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