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

CDOT for All

CDOTs 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.

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 enablelong-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.

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 includied allof 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

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
Theexceptional applicantwill 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.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.)

3. A cover letterthat 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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:

The Hiring Process:

1. 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.

2. 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 thecomparative 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.

1. 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.

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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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