Project Manager

Project Manager

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region's health and environment.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large cross-functional business transformation projects. They are responsible for projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals. Applies change management and Continuous Improvement principles. May supervise staff. Reports to Senior Continuous Improvement Manager.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Metro Water Recovery (Metro) is growing, and with that growth comes the need to manage changes effectively. At the direction of Metro's strategic plan, we are focused on optimizing and automating processes and legacy systems. As a Project Manager, you will be central to this transformation, working with teams across the organization and at various leadership levels to develop and deliver right-sized solutions. You will manage business and digital transformation projects critical to our goals, defining and formalizing the delivery of these projects.

We offer a range of benefits, including a flexible work environment, a competitive salary, and an incentive training program to help you grow and develop your skills. This is just a small sample of all the benefits we offer!

Why It's a Great Department:

The Project Manager role is situated within the Continuous Improvement division of the Strategy and Communications department. Our department has a fantastic culture that is built on collaboration and fun. We believe in fostering a work environment that encourages teamwork, problem solving, creativity, and personal growth. Our team members work on meaningful projects and contribute to making a difference in every department at Metro. The Strategy and Communications department is a part of the Office of Strategy, which also includes Public Information & Education, Organizational Communications, and External Affairs teams, making it a dynamic and diverse work environment.

How to be Successful in the Role:

We're looking for a passionate and experienced individual to lead medium to large cross-functional business transformation projects. Excellent communication and change management skills are essential for managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear, timely communication. You will motivate and manage project teams, identify and mitigate project risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You will integrate Continuous Improvement principles with project management practices to enhance project outcomes. Conducting post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and applying these insights to future projects will drive continuous improvement across the organization.

At Metro, we value excellence, integrity, inclusion, and collaboration. We seek someone who shares these values and can help us achieve our strategic goals.

Your Future in this Role:

This role will not work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

In this role, you will be a key player in driving organizational success through effective project management and continuous improvement initiatives, positioning yourself for a rewarding and impactful career with us. As a critical member of our continuous improvement team, you'll work closely with various departments, building strong relationships and ensuring successful outcomes. You will have the opportunity to take on projects that support the organization's strategic goals, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our organization.

At Metro Water Recovery, we prioritize our employees' growth and development by offering a range of training and development opportunities. Our focus is on fostering well-rounded professionals who are equipped with the technical skills and tools needed to achieve their career goals.

Examples of Duties:

1. Manages and oversees the planning and implementation of medium to large cross-functional business transformation projects at Metro. Works with leadership to ensure projects align with organizational strategies and incorporate Continuous Improvement methodologies.
2. Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership and project stakeholders, managing expectations, and ensuring needs are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Lead project change management efforts, applying the ADKAR methodology to manage the process effectively, ensuring high adoption and utilization rates.
4. Lead, motivate, and manage project teams. Often working across departments and divisions, works with impacted senior leaders to foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
5. Monitors project resources, ensures they are allocated efficiently, financial objectives are met, and projects are completed on budget. May work with the Comprehensive Planning department to provide updates on current and future spending.
6. Develops full-scale project plans including project schedules, deadlines, and determining critical milestones. Defines project tasks and resource requirements and communicates these to leadership to ensure project timing is not impacted by internal roadblocks.
7. Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks, implementing strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes.
8. Works with the Organizational Communications division to develop and maintain a communication plan, ensuring clear and timely communication with project teams, stakeholders, senior management, and employees.
9. Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and integrate insights into future projects for continuous improvement.
10. Support Metro's capital funded Continuous Improvement program.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of PMI (Project Management Institute) principles. Continuous Improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma. Change management methodologies and their application in project environments.

Skilled at: Successful completion of medium to large cross-functional projects. Applying change management methodologies. Experience in utilizing project management software and tools. Performing complex data analysis on projects. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Visio. Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project status, reports, and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.

Ability to: To lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Work in a highly detailed manner that creates strong and clear organizational understanding of project progress. To integrate Continuous Improvement principles with Project Management practices for ideal project execution and results. To manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organizational dynamics.

Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, project management, engineering, or related field. PMP Certification. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment Working on a variety of floor surfaces including tile, carpet, sidewalks; Work in parking lots; Uneven Surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and overhead lighting; Inside environment; Outside environment; Vibration due to vehicle driving. Body Position Demands Reaching in front; Standing; Walking; Balancing; Object handling; Typing; Simple hand grasping; Driving a vehicle; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Fine hand coordination; Firm hand grasping. Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 40 lbs. Max Weight Carried: 20lbs. Max Force Pushed: 3 lbs. Max Force Pulled: 3 lbs. Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing.

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment with Metro Water Recovery must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.