Project Manager I, Data & Technology Services - Denver

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, flexible spending and health savings accounts, PERA retirement, optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development, and other perks. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 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. About the Work Unit The Data & Technology Services unit is responsible for overseeing and managing CDOT’s data and technology, including facilitating a more nimble, efficient, and effective data architecture through the creation and management of datasets for reporting and analysis purposes. About the Position As the Data & Technology Services Project Manager, you will provide project management expertise in managing data and technology projects, managing current and pending projects, and acting as a liaison between the request development team and various organizational business analysts, subject matter experts, and development teams from the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) to ensure project success. Responsibilities Manage the projects that the data and technology team is currently responsible for as well as the project queue. Provide expert guidance to project teams on project management methodologies and principles to keep projects moving forward on time and on budget. Coordinate among various organizational units in CDOT to ensure correct project prioritization and alignment with initiatives. Provide communications on project schedules and progress to the stakeholders and team members. Manage documentation of project milestones, including creating work items, tracking status, following up with project team members, keeping documentation of communications and changes, etc. Manage the processes related to capturing business requirements and performing business analysis activities using a structured approach. Incorporate existing metadata about the data products to streamline the requirements analysis process. Coordinate with the agency management to run monthly engagement discovery cadence reviews for prioritizing, scoping, and sequencing engagements with the project teams. Serve as requirements facilitator and analyst for documentation best practices, hand‑off between business and development team, as well as understanding status and progress of all requirements gathering. Work with request projects team to standardize the intake and execution of projects. Define a systematic approach to measure and evaluate project team’s productivity and capacity based on historical performance. Provide ideas and recommendations on ways to realize efficiencies and make improvements to the project process. Provide expert recommendations on the type of project methodology that would best fit the project based on the requirements and resource availability. Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work 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. Class Code & Classification Description

H1K2XX – PROJECT MANAGER I

Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: At least 7 years of experience in project management, data management, information technology, business analysis, or other closely related roles, with at least 3 years focused on projects involving data integration and data management. OR Education and Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in project management, data science/management, information science/technology, computer science/engineering, business administration, or a related field will be considered. Experience with a primary focus on projects that involve data integration and data management will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Responsibilities section. Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position. Highest work/personal ethics and integrity. Expert knowledge of and experience in applying project management principles. Familiarity and experience with data concepts including Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Cloud, and SAAS concepts. Experience managing data integration projects. Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft DevOps and Jira. Experience using agile and waterfall methodologies. Experience developing project schedules and monitoring project progress. Experience completing and managing project documentation. Experience managing projects with multiple, diverse stakeholders and providing guidance and direction to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Experience evaluating project performance against requirements. Ability to identify project issues and resource gaps and recommend solutions. Ability to provide ideas and recommendations to improve processes. Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner. Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments. Effective interpersonal and relationship‑building skills. Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi‑tasking ability. Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem‑solving ability. Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral. Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado