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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance Program Lead, Product Owner (Analyst VI) - Denver

Salary

$95,892.00 - $110,268.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA 50135512-8/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Division of Accounting & Finance

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80205

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Lynn Livingston, [email protected], 303-757-9110

Hiring Pay Rate

The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

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

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/benefits) for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) .

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Unit

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Center for Accounting with the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF). The Division supports CDOT's overall mission by providing resources, analysis, information, and superior customer service to our decision makers, customers, and stakeholders, and by protecting and ensuring the responsible use of public assets. DAF includes the Center for Accounting (CFA), Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB), the Center for Procurement and Contract Services (CPCS), Subrecipient Grants Support Unit (SGSU), Headquarters Business Office, and Business Technology Branch

The Center for Accounting (CFA) performs and/or oversees all accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury, payroll, fixed assets and annual audit for the department. The CFA Provides accounting and financial services to CDOT Regions, Divisions and employees, and works closely with the Office of State Controller to ensure adherence to state fiscal rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards.

About the Position

This position leads the ERP Modernization project which will include the planning and execution of an upgrade/replacement to the legacy finance ERP (SAP ECC 6.0) including modules supporting accounting, budget, grants management, federal-aid billing, and procurement. Works with CDOT executive management, management of the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF), and other stakeholders, to provide the full life cycle management of the finance Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) including providing ongoing support and administration, and the upgrade/replacement and future enhancement of the ERP.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Product Roadmap and Implementation Strategy

+ Develop, maintain, and implement a plan of action for the Finance, Accounting and Budget ERP that aligns the organization around short and long-term goals set by the DAF governance team.

+ Collaborate with executive management to establish the scope, cadence and authorities of a new ERP governance structure, including modules supporting accounting, budget, grants management, federal-aid billing, and procurement.

+ Coordinate with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and other experts to prepare CDOT to determine and adopt a solution system selection and implementation strategy, including the development of business requirements.

+ Lead coordination of the vendor solicitation and selection process for the ERP modernization project with OIT, CDOT procurement staff, and other stakeholders. If necessary, determine the solicitation selection committee members and evaluation criteria.

+ Serve as the single point of contact for state agencies, outside vendors and stakeholders for the ERP modernization project.

+ Ensure the plan is extensively vetted with all stakeholders including subject matter experts, executive management, and other stakeholders.

+ Develop and maintain in depth, detailed knowledge of the department’s business needs and communicate these effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.

+ Collaborate with DAF management to develop a resource model through the phases of preparation, implementation and post go live support.

+ Manage consultant support contracts including coordinating the staffing and resourcing plan and consultant work priorities

+ Coordinate the ERP Modernization project with other associated technology initiatives including a new Work Order System, a new Human Resource Information Management System (HRIS), new grants management software, and other CDOT or State software initiatives planned and underway.

Ongoing support and administration of the system

+ Evaluate recommend and implement ERP system upgrades/replacements and future enhancements of the ERP.

+ Provide ongoing operational, business process and user training support.

Product Team and Product Development Leadership

+ Lead end-to-end process based product development and implementation to enable the delivery of modern services that meet the business needs of users.

+ Establish the environment necessary to operate as a high-performing cross-functional team in partnership with stakeholders.

+ Develop and support product team members by helping them address challenges they may encounter.

+ Partner with OIT, consultant, and vendor team members including but not limited to user experience designer, technical leads, database experts, functional leads (e.g. other product owners), and state agency users and leaders.

+ Contribute to a cohesive team culture of alignment, trust, empowerment, and collective investment in the success of the products.

+ Collaborate with others on prioritizing the product backlog and determining product release strategy.

Communication and Mentorship

+ Communicate with partners throughout CDOT and external stakeholders on the status of the entire program when needed to ensure that business needs are being met, enable long-term success, and set expectations.

+ Understand IT processes and tool strategies to support agency day-to-day efforts, driving toward greater efficiencies and higher quality deliverables.

+ Create feedback loops so that end users of the ERP solution are able to influence its development and implementation.

+ Develop and communicate the vision, strategy, and product roadmap to stakeholders.

+ Transparently communicate the value of the ERP system and user-centered methodologies to a wide audience.

+ Develop and provide training as needed

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

+ Daytime hours Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.

+ You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

+ Travel to other CDOT offices across the state may be required.

+ Work in a politically sensitive environment.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:

Must total at least 9 years and include the following

+ Four (4) years of experience in Project Management, Product Management, Program Management, IT, Computer Science, Public Administration, or another field closely related to the Major Job Duties

+ AND five (5) years of Product Owner experience that included two (2) years inall of the following: (see Product Owner definition below)

+ Leadership or coordination of an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs

+ Coordinating the implementation ERP system or other large scale system updates and upgrades to improve functionality and security

+ Project Management (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring. Controlling and Closing) of large-scale projects representing multiple organization stakeholders

Definition – Product Ownership: Maximizing the value of a product by guiding its development and ensuring it meets customer needs.

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Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience totaling at least 9 years.

+ Education in Project Management, Program Management, IT, Computer Science, Public Administration or another field closely related to the Major Job Duties will be considered.

+ Product Owner experience that includiedall of the following will be considered:

+ Leadership or coordination of an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs

+ Coordinating the implementation ERP system or other large scale system updates and upgrades to improve functionality and security

+ Project Management (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring. Controlling and Closing) of large-scale projects representing multiple organization stakeholders

Definition – Product Ownership: Maximizing the value of a product by guiding its development and ensuring it meets customer needs.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Credential evaluation reports must be official. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Condition of Employment

+ Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an a Product Owner with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

+ Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

+ Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;

+ Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

+ Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with enterprise software systems;

+ Extensive experience selecting or evaluating software systems based on business user requirements;

+ Ability to collaboratively manage ERP projects end-to-end, including system upgrades, migrations, and process automation;

+ Exceptional ability to translate complex technical and business requirements into clear product specifications;

+ Experience analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement;

+ Experience developing and generating reports to provide insights into business performance;

+ Strong knowledge of finance, accounting;

+ Strong project management skills and experience

+ Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;

+ Knowledge of and experience with different software development strategies ;

+ Experience researching new, emerging technologies;

+ Excellent stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills;

+ Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex, technical information simply and concisely in oral, written, and graphic forms;

+ Experience developing and delivering training;

+ Ability to manage, multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines;

+ Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment across CDOT;

+ Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in a large, complex organization;

+ Excellent long and short-term planning and organizational skills;

+ Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;

+ Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;

+ Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;

+ Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

+ Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;

+ Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail and Google Applications, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems:

+ SAP and or CORE system experience is a plus.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ A complete CDOT 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.)

+ A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

+ A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

+ If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your name, the name of your school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred or your official NACES accreditation report.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.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

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.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " [email protected] " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

+ All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

+ Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

+ Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

+ Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

+ A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.” Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

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.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Lynn Livingston at [email protected] or call 303-757-9110 .

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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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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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ I am using education to meet part of all of the minimum qualifications and have attached my transcript(s) or official credential report to my application.

+ I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

+ I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to [email protected] within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

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A chronological resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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+ No

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Please describe your Product Owner experience. Provide the names of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, type N/A.

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Please describe your experience leading or coordinating an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs. Provide the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience write N/A.

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Please describe your experience coordinating the implementation of ERP system or other large scale system updates and upgrades to improve functionality and security. Provide the name(s) of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, write N/A.

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Please describe your experience managing large-scale projects representing multiple organization stakeholders (which included initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects). Provie the name(s) of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, type N/A.

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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 is required. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ Yes

+ No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference

+ N/A - I am not a veteran

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

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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. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to upda