PROGRAM MANAGER, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•$101,781 - $124,662•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overall establishment, coordination, status reporting, and stability of enterprise-level work efforts, including the district's Enterprise Resource Planning (DPS system is Oracle). Establishes and implements programmatic and project management processes, adhering to the methodology for the district to ensure projects are delivered in alignment with the districts Strategic Roadmap, are completed on time, within budget, meet high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Program and Project Management
5+ years Organizational planning strategy
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
The ability to work full-time, in the office. Hybrid options not available.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Knowledge of program management best practices
Knowledge of product management and best practices
Work style that yields high results when working independently or as part of a team
Ability to foster effective relationships with district staff, schools, and external partners
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
Ability to multi-task without compromising integrity or fidelity
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and/or Project Management Software (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
Inspired, visionary who can foster/generate excitement, buy-in and understanding with colleagues and employees outside of the team
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Public Policy, Organizational Psychology
Project Management Professional - (PMP) Certification preferred
Knowledge of ERP systems (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

This role will have at least 50% of their time dedicated to the district Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP; DPS utilizes Oracle). This includes managing the ERP Governance Structure and Governance Committees and leading ERP specific projects. This role has the potential to support the ERP at more than 50%.
This role must develop comprehensive communication strategies to ensure all appropriate stakeholders across the districts are abreast of project issues and status
Lead a Portfolio of high-impact, district wide initiatives from ideation through execution. Translate broad concepts into structured plans with clear milestones, outcomes, and measures of success. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques
Maintain and enforce governance frameworks to ensure decision-making rights, regulatory alignment, and accountability across the ERP and/or project lifecycle
Assume primary responsibility for project leadership and communication on projects deliverables. This would include development and monitoring of project charters, work plans, work breakdown schedules, project milestone and status reports, managing project teams, resource plans, budgets, etc.
For Complex Technical efforts, would be responsible for the development and implementation of a holistic technology solution, including requirements gathering, process re-engineering and design, system vendor selection and on-going vendor management, system design, testing, deployment. Utilize Software Development Life Cycle methodologies to ensure on time, on budget implementation of technology solutions
Provide regular feedback and exchange of information with other project leader(s), department heads, management members, and senior leadership
Define and track outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data. Lead post-project reflection and improvement processes to build institutional knowledge and inform future efforts.
Proactively identify, track and resolve issues, risks and dependencies associated with projects managed, and communicate risks and issues to project team and senior leadership. Identify and implement issue resolutions. Lead risk management identification and mitigation plans
Lead cross-functional continuous improvement efforts across the ERP and other projects with the aim of optimizing workflows to eliminate bottlenecks, enhance execution quality, and drive ongoing efficiency
Create inclusive environments where diverse voices are valued. Build trust across teams, ask questions to deepen understanding, and model humble leadership
Manage multi million dollar technology and/or business and operational budgets, including purchase and implementation costs
Other duties as assigned