CPW PROJECT MANAGER II (Denver, CO) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5002192) Apply  CPW PROJECT MANAGER II (Denver, CO) Salary $91,320.00 - $118,728.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PMA 32185 08/25 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date 08/05/2025 Closing Date 8/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Hiring Pay Rate Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s 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 https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) . COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/) 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 Colorado's natural resources. The Business Operations Unit exists to serve as CPW’s 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 CPW’s business needs and goals; coordinates with CPW staff and OIT, Vendor and partner staff in the management of the agency’s technology applications, technology support contracts, business data analysis; develops and tracks CPW’s 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 CPW’s mission in managing Colorado’s 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 initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a variety of IT projects that improve our technology and how we use it. You'll work closely and concurrently with multiple different teams to make sure projects are completed on time and meet everyone's 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 project's 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) years Substitutions + Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications + 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 driver's 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). + Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 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 are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument 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 Inclusion 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. 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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-Verify DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. 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. 01 The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident? + Yes + No 02 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 03 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position (if not applicable, please enter "N/A"): 04 Do you have a degree in Business, Program Management/Project Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Math or a field related to the position? + Yes, I have a degree in Business, Program Management/Project Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Math or a field related to the position. + No, I DO NOT have a degree in Business, Program Management/Project Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, IT, Math or a field related to the position. 05 Please explain how your degree relates to this position. Please include your degree type and major. If you do not have education related to this position please put N/A. 06 Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of experience in management in technology, technical product owner, IT system analyst, IT portfolio management or other areas related to the work outlined for this position in the job description: + No experience yet + 0 to less than 2 year + 2 year but less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 6 years + 6 years but less than 8 years + 8 years or more 07 Please describe your professional experience in technical project management. 08 Please provide an example of how you mitigated a conflict between a vendor and the business unit staff during project. 09 Can you describe your experience with managing Agile software development projects? 10 Can you describe your experience with managing IT Infrastructure projects? 11 Explain why you are very interested in working for the Business Operation section at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 12 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 are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it 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 since 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. + I acknowledge this receipt of this notice. 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