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Technical Project Manager

Salary

$71,892.00 - $82,164.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

QAA 06475 6.5.2025

Department

Department of Early Childhood

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ Medical, dental, and vision plans

+ State paid life insurance policy

+ Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

+ Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

+ State paid short-term disability coverage

+ Additional optional life and disability plans

+ Credit Union membership

+ Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit:https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.

Business Operations, Innovation, Technology, & Security (BITS) has 4 crucial teams responsible for the entire agency technology portfolio. The 4 teams manage CDEC's information technology, infrastructure, operations, projects, & enterprise applications. BITS coordinates daily with all of CDEC, the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), and technology service providers in support of the CDEC mission. Our vision is to be the most tech-forward, user-centric agency in the State of Colorado by identifying, implementing, and managing solutions that are sustainable, interoperable, & secure.

The CDEC Innovationteam resides within the Division of Business Operations, Innovation, Technology, & Security (BITS). The Innovation team is focused on technology project management across CDEC. This includes all technical projects and internal services projects that involve technology. The Innovation team’s scope is wide but their target is singular: drive CDEC into a better state utilizing technology resources, processes, and systems. Innovation supports the CDEC mission through cross-team collaboration to achieve shared goals that have broad impact. Their goals are always long-term in nature but they can only be achieved through daily, disciplined efforts. The solutions achieved shall always be sustainable, interoperable, & secure. Innovation’s primary customer & end user is the CDEC staff. Through the achievement of large-scale change, the CDEC staff are able to continuously improve their service delivery. Their primary partner will change often due to the broad scope of projects and goals.

Description of Job

What you’ll be doing:

This position is an experienced Technical Project Manager that is tasked with leading CDEC technology projects critical to the agency’s mission and fundamental business operations. While this role will primarily be focused on BITS-specific projects, the role will be required to work collaboratively across all CDEC units, divisions, and offices. At all times, the position shall be focused tirelessly and endlessly on the needs of the identified end user for each project. The position is expected to utilize an Agile, iterative approach to all technology projects across the BITS technology infrastructure. CDEC, along with its infrastructure of applications and systems, is an expansive, dynamic agency with thousands of stakeholders. To be successful, this role must have a communicative and collaborative approach that encompasses all of these inputs. While we strive to be inclusive of all stakeholders, a principle of the BITS team is that the families, children, and early childhood professionals that we serve have been, are currently, and will continue to be the primus inter pares of all stakeholders. This role will be responsible for the management of the full project lifecycle including, but not limited to, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Change Management, and Stakeholder Management. The role can expect to oversee projects in areas such as software implementations, ADA/WCAG accessibility efforts, backlog management, quarterly application releases, UI/UX, data security, data privacy, identity management, CX platforms, CRM platforms, & data operations. Common stakeholders include, but are not limited to, BITS Division, CDEC Product Team, Office of Administrative Solutions, CDEC Office of Program Delivery, & OIT. The role is expected to serve as a valuable liaison and pivot between CDEC technologists and non-technical teams.

Major Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Lead & manage all assigned projects.

+ Plan, coordinate, schedule, strategize, and achieve the stated outcomes of assigned projects through the entire project lifecycle.

+ Be responsible for project plans, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder management to achieve the steps, goals, and objectives of the assigned projects.

+ Positions CDEC Innovation & its assets in a position to maximize the project goals for CDEC end users based on the analysis of; BITS technology infrastructure; CDEC strategy; and significant input from the BITS Director.

+ Designs and implements strategy, systems, processes, guidelines, rules, and standards for future adoption and execution.

+ Develops and implements statewide policies, procedures, and operating guidelines governing technology service delivery to empower the Department’s mission and to ensure compliance with state statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.

+ Serve on the CDEC Intake Review Board - an internal governing body to provide oversight and ensure CDEC projects and initiatives are aligned with CDEC Technology (BITS, Product, & OIT) strategy, operations, and capabilities.

+ Lead projects designed to change, advance, and improve CDEC. Due to this, there will be a significant amount of change management required to be successful and achieve full-scale adoption of outcomes.

+ Coordinate communications associated with change management to impacted stakeholders through the development of documentation and working with vendors & staff to design and implement training and self-help resources identified within project goals or required by stakeholders and product users to effectively utilize systems.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

(H1K2XX)Project Manager I (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1k-project-manager)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Seven (7) years of full-time professional work experience in technology, software, or operations that includes project management; which must have included the following:

+ At least two (2) years of experience in leading/managing Agile technology projects including direct experience with a diverse population of end users,

OR

+ Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in technology, software, or operations that includes project management; which must have included the following: at least two (2) years of experience within in leading/managing Agile technology projects including direct experience with a diverse population of end users.

+ Acceptable degree programs: Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,part-time work will be prorated.

Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Project Management Certification (CAPM, PMP, PMI-PMOCP, PMI-ACP), strong preference for PMP & PMI-ACP.

+ Professional Change Management Certification (CCMP, ACMP, Prosci, CMS, MSI, APMG, CMI, ATD, AIM, etc.).

+ Advanced expertise in utilizing SmartSheets & Atlassian JIRA for project tracking and coordination.

+ Proven experience creating project charters, scopes, documents, & artifacts.

+ Proven experience comprehending and applying technical & compliance requirements.

+ Product-forward, user-centric mindset.

+ Experience communicating between tech & non-tech teams/stakeholders in a manner that “makes sense to a person.”

+ Curiosity and drive to understand the needs of the identified end user for each project in a manner that allows you to champion and prioritize them over all other project needs within the bounds of the project scope

+ Technology experience with diverse, multi-division companies/agencies OR technology experience with lean teams in early phases of development.

+ Ability to to operate independently while providing elite support to stakeholders.

+ Experience working with technology operations, technology service, technology development, and product teams.

+ Direct experience creating, tracking, & managing project budgets.

Highly Desired:

+ Secondary Degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

+ Innovation - ability to think creatively with a bias towards continuous improvement.

+ Strategic thinking - ability to visualize and comprehend impact to entire CDEC technology infrastructure & service delivery

+ Analytical - ability to synthesize information, understand system-wide impact, and provide logical, sensible solutions to complex problems.

+ Influence - ability to persuade, collaborate, negotiate, and collaborate with various stakeholders.

+ Communication - highly-skilled in written & oral communication in various formal & informal environments.

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.

+ Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

+ A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

+ If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

+ If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

+ A resume.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations:

CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the HR Specialist, Daulton Daies; [email protected].

Technical Assistance:

If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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All positions at the Department require that potential employees undergo a thorough background check. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

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+ No

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Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

+ Yes

+ No

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Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A

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List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), and please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked.

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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? [Please write "YES" in the space below in order to continue in the selection process.]

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Please describe your experience managing Agile technology projects, including years.

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Please share an example of a project you’ve managed that minimized the burden of time, technology, and/or cognitive overhead for the end user.

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How have you personally and specifically championed an Agile environment as a Project Manager?

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