CPW PROJECT MANAGER II (Denver, CO)
CPW PROJECT MANAGER II (Denver, CO)
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$ 91320 - 118728
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1 Vacancy
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14-08-2025
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Department Information
- OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLYConsider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados natural resources for today and tomorrow.
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.
In addition to offering rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state to provide a quality state parks system and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorados natural resources.The Business Operations Unit exists to serve as CPWs business professional liaison with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) vendors and partners for all CPW projects and services that have a technology component. This unit provides services to plan manage and oversee the business operations side for all technology projects and systems; provides representation and advocacy of CPWs business needs and goals; coordinates with CPW staff and OIT Vendor and partner staff in the management of the agencys technology applications technology support contracts business data analysis; develops and tracks CPWs specific technical project expenses to remain within budget as assigned; and ensures accuracy of invoiced services and good coordination and support. These services are essential to CPWs mission in managing Colorados wildlife and outdoor recreation resources now and in the future. Description of Job
- The Business Operations Project Manager is a professional who makes use of their project management knowledge and expertise to provide IT based project delivery for CPW. The Business Operations Project Manager will serve as the project management expert for CPW for multiple initiatives overseeing a variety of IT projects. This position will act as an authority and a key decision maker in designing processes guidelines and standards for IT project management for CPW. Execute project management duties using best practices and frameworks for a range of Division projects in various stages. Actively promote and facilitate seamless cross-functional collaboration and open communication as well as provide direct coaching and mentorship to individual team members who are new to IT projects.
CPW is looking for an IT Project Manager to drive multiple this role you will be responsible for overseeing a variety of IT projects that improve our technology and how we use it. Youll work closely and concurrently with multiple different teams to make sure projects are completed on time and meet everyones needs.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:Project Communication Facilitator
Acting as the authority or lead for the Business Operations Unit Project Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication channels throughout the project lifecycle. This involves proactively disseminating information facilitating collaboration and ensuring clear and consistent messaging among all stakeholders.
Meetings:The IT Project Manager will be responsible for scheduling and leading a variety of meetings. They will create agendas before the meeting and provide meeting summaries post meetings. These meetings include status meetings team meetings client meetings steering committee meetings and project status meetings just to name a few. These can be for planning problem-solving decision-making or just keeping everyone informed.
Emails:Effective written communication by the IT Project Manager is required. A constant stream of updates requests clarifications and issue escalations will be expected.
Reports:Creating and presenting clear and effective reports will be required by the IT Project Manager.
Stakeholder Management:The IT Project Manager will be adept at building and nurturing relationships with everyone involved in or impacted by the project. This includes active listening understanding their needs and managing their expectations.
Conflict Resolution:The IT Project Manager will be responsible for smooth and respectful communication between all groups on the project. This includes addressing disagreements mediating disputes and finding solutions that satisfy (as much as possible) all parties involved.
Planning and Scheduling
The Project Manager is responsible for the planning scheduling and execution of assigned projects. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time within budget and to the required standards.
Defining Scope: The IT project manager will assist and guide Subject Matter Experts Business Owners and Business Analysts to clearly outline the project goals deliverables features and boundaries.
Developing Schedule: The IT Manager will be responsible and will be responsible for assisting or assisting to create and document a timeline with task dependencies milestones and deadlines.
Meeting Management: The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning and scheduling meetings leading meetings providing post meeting summaries extracting/documenting/managing action items and next steps.
Estimating Effort: The IT Project Manager will work with Subject Matter Experts Product Owners implementers and other stakeholders in determining how long each task will take.
Risk Management
The IT Project Manager is responsible for proactively identifying analyzing and managing potential risks that could impact the projects success. This involves establishing a comprehensive risk management strategy to minimize negative impacts and ensure project objectives are achieved.
Risk Identification: The IT Project Manager will assist in brainstorming potential problems that could derail the project (e.g. technical challenges resource shortages changing requirements).
Risk Analysis: The IT Project Manager will assist in assessing and documenting the likelihood and impact of each risk. The IT Project Manager will assist and document risk ranking based on impact to schedule or functionality.
Risk Response Planning: The IT Project Manager will assist in developing strategies to mitigate avoid transfer or accept risks. The IT Project Manager will assist in documenting the output of these strategies which will involve contingency plans backup resources or proactive measures.
Risk Monitoring: The IT Project Manager will continuously track identified risks look for new ones and adjust plans as needed.
Monitoring and Controlling
The IT Project Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring project progress and taking corrective action to ensure the project stays on track within budget and meets quality standards. This involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) comparing actual performance to planned performance and implementing necessary adjustments to achieve project objectives.
Progress Tracking: The IT Project Manager will be responsible for collecting and documenting data on task completion milestones reached and overall project health. The IT Manager will do so by using project management software.
Performance Measurement: The IT Project Manager will document actual progress to the planned schedule.
Change Management: The IT Project Manager will assist in handling requests for changes documenting the impact to the project scope timeline or resources.
Issue Resolution: The IT Project Manager will address problems and roadblocks that arise during the project. The IT Project Manager will troubleshoot escalate issues and assist in finding workarounds.
Quality Assurance: The Project Manager will ensure the Business Owners and other project participants check that deliverables meet the required standards and fulfill the project objectives.
Documentation
The IT Project Manager is responsible for ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This involves creating maintaining and organizing project-related documents to facilitate communication knowledge sharing and project success.
Project Plan: The IT Project Manager will maintain a document outlining the project scope schedule risks and communication plan.
Meeting Minutes: The IT Project Manager will record decisions action items and key discussion points from meetings.
Status Reports: The IT Project Manager will provide regular updates on project progress including accomplishments challenges and upcoming milestones.
Risk Register: The IT Project Manager will maintain a document listing identified risks their assessment and mitigation strategies.
Lessons Learned: The IT Project Manager will maintain a document listing successes failures and insights gained throughout the project for future improvement.Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Management in technology technical product owner IT system analyst IT portfolio management or occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
A combination of related education in Business Program Management/Project Management Computer Science Applied Computing Computer Engineering IT Math and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to Eight (8) yearsSubstitutions- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience
- Conflict Resolver
- Effective escalator
- Empathetic
- Creative
- Positivity
- Flexibility
- Knowledge of software development methodologies
- System implementation and integration and/or a technical discipline
- Strong quality and customer service orientation
- PMP Certification
Required Competencies- Organizational and time management skills
- Strong level of written and oral communication skills
- Strong multi tasking skills
- Solid understanding of change management and ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment- State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.
- Remote work option available there will be office space available at 6060 Broadway
- Limited travel to other CPW locations.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
APPEAL RIGHTS:It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However 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 () 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 departments action.For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules. - Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Supplemental Information
- The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes cover letters and other attachments arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews thereforeit is important to document in your application your education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content writing ability spelling grammar and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe 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.
The Department of Natural Resources 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 our ADAAA Coordinator at
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation please contact our Benefits Specialist at at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.E-VerifyDNR uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree Applicant Support - Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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Employment Type
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