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Senior Project Manager

**Requisition Number:** 64809

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** University Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 04-Jun-2025

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Job Summary

The CU Boulder Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for a **Senior Project Manager** ! This position will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Division of Public Safety and will provide comprehensive project and program management across all departments within the Division of Public Safety. This includes the University of Colorado-Boulder Police Department, Events and Emergency Management, Flight Operations, Security Services, Operations, and Threat Assessment, as well as Division-wide and campus-wide initiatives that impact public safety operations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus' commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project and Program Management

+ Manage multiple concurrent projects, often as part of larger programs, through all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, and closure.This includes managing scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure project success.

+ Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and achievements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

+ Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring task completion, accountability, and collaboration.

+ Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

+ Ensure clear and consistent communication with project sponsors, campus partners, and leadership.

Partner Engagement and Communication

+ Strong collaboration across multiple departments, project sponsors, leaders, and campus partners to gather and document project requirements.

+ Develop and implement communication plans to keep campus partners informed throughout project lifecycles to ensure objectives are understood and achieved.

+ Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and provide updates to executive leadership on project achievements and accomplishments.

+ Build positive relationships within the Division of Public Safety and across campus

Vendor and Resource Management

+ Manage vendor relationships, ensuring delivery of contracted services and alignment with project requirements.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to allocate resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing to meet project timelines and objectives.

+ Identify organizational change needs and develop strategies to address them.

Grants Management

+ Manage grant-related activities, including writing proposals and grant applications, completing periodic reporting, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

+ Manage the budget and spending of grant-funded projects.

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement

+ Engage in ongoing learning and development related to leadership, project management methodologies, and emerging industry trends.

+ Contribute to enhancing project management standard methodologies, processes, and tools within the Division of Public Safety.

What You Should Know

Standard business hours, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid modality.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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Be brilliant. Be dynamic. Be Boulder.

What We Require

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Safety, or Public Administration or related fields. A combination of education and proven experience as described below may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

At least five years of direct project management experience that includes a combination of the following:

+ Managing complex technology and records management implementation projects

+ Managing multiple concurrent projects

+ Collaborating with campus partners across multiple divisions

+ Staffing and managing project resources in a weak matrix organization

+ Risk Management and Issues Resolution

+ Client and vendor management

What You Will Need

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Knowledge and expertise in the application of waterfall project management methodologies.

+ Familiarity with a variety of software development lifecycles used for IT projects including Agile development (scrum, kanban, etc.).

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and CJIS.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and uphold high levels of discretion and integrity.

+ Organized and detail oriented.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by **June 4, 2025** for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Senior-Project-Manager/64809 (https://apptrkr.com/6262618)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.