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Colorado PERA · 19 hours ago

Technical Project Manager II or Senior

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Colorado PERA is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage complex IT and Application Development projects. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while also mentoring team members and adhering to project management best practices.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Defines, tailors and reinforces project management framework, including governance, change management, risk / issue/ decision management frameworks

Develop and Execute detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to effectively coordinate and prioritize project activities

Track key project milestones and adjust plans and resources as needed to meet business and technical requirements

Manage project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular status and quality reports to stakeholders

Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, change management, IT staff, developers, engineers, designers, quality assurance, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery

Mentor IT and Application Development team members on project management best practices and defined processes and standards

Models collaborative leadership, communication, influencing, and strategic thinking

Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and executives

Perform quality reviews and ensure deliverables meet defined standards and expectations

Escalate functional, quality, or timeline issues appropriately

Leads integrated risk reviews across workstreams; quantifying impact and driving response plans

Adhere to and assist in continuous improvement of enterprise project management practices, standards, processes, and metrics

Conduct thorough project evaluations and post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and incorporate lessons learned into future projects

Coordinate communication with all areas of the business that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed

Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders and leadership

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to project management and IT project delivery

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project management toolsSDLC methodologiesResource managementChange managementAgile methodologiesLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPMP certificationDevOps practicesCI/CD pipelines

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

5+ years of experience managing technical or IT projects

Proven experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana)

Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies

Expertise in resource management practices and change management techniques

Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on finding innovative solutions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders