Program Manager Jobs in Colorado

Cadence Group is seeking an experienced Library Program Manager to lead the operations of a specialized federal research library and Information Center supporting corrections professionals, government agencies, researchers, and students. The Library Program Manager will provide operational leadership, supervise multidisciplinary personnel, coordinate contract performance, and ensure the effective delivery of library, research, information, and technology services.
The successful candidate will oversee library operations, website hosting and development, and information services while maintaining close coordination with federal government representatives.

• Direct daily operations of the federal library and Information Center, ensuring consistent delivery of services.
• Supervise personnel, assign responsibilities, establish work standards, and coordinate staffing and schedules.
• Oversee contract performance, quality control, service delivery, and compliance with established procedures.
• Manage contract budgets, financial reporting, invoicing, and expenditure tracking.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, technical documentation, policies, and performance reports.
• Oversee technical services and reference services in a research or government library environment.
• Coordinate with the Government Contracting Officer's Representative and other authorized government representatives.
• Lead employee training, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate library, information services, and technology teams to meet changing customer requirements.

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science (or similar) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Minimum of five years of project/program management experience in a research or federal library, with direct responsibility for supervising, planning, staffing, and managing resources to meet contract requirements.
• Experience managing budgets and financials, invoicing, and tracking burn rates.
• Experience leading and training employees and managing through progressive disciplinary actions.
• Thorough knowledge of current and relevant library techniques, best practices, and standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Must be a United States Citizen.

• Experience or knowledge of corrections and criminal justice.
• Experience or knowledge of physical and online library services.
• Familiarity with web development, hosting, systems administration, or programming.
• Experience managing federal contracts, performance reporting, and quality assurance programs.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems, digital collections, electronic resources, and knowledge management platforms.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management training.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.