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PROJECT MANAGER, OPERATIONS

CO, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

💰 $90,548/yr($75,457/yr – $90,548/yr)

About the role

** Applications will be received until July 24, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Lead / Project Manage operational support for significant facility solutions and major operational change initiatives. Responsibilities include leading implementation of approved school facility change recommendations by partnering with school leaders, central academic leadership, Construction Services staff and all operations departments.

What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
Salary Range $75,457 - $90,548. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

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, resource plans, budgets, etc.
This role must develop comprehensive communications strategies to ensure all appropriate team members and stakeholders across the districts are abreast of project issues and status. Provide regular feedback and exchange of information with other project leader(s), department heads, management members, and senior leadership
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
Must possess knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
Monitor multi mullion dollar operational budgets
Works within the Enrollment and Campus Planning department under the Chief Finanical Officer. Responsible for the management of 3 or more medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects
Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s Degree
Three (3+) plus years direct project management experience in planning, estimating/budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, expectation management, scope and issue management with complex projects.
Three (3+) plus years experience in education a plus- Preferred
Master's Degree - Preferred
Proficiency with Google products including docs, sheets, slides and gmail
Ability to assess appropriate priorities and organize workload on multiple assignments
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Communicate diplomatically, persuasively, effective oral, written and presentation skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in a credible and confident manner at all levels in the organization, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
Ability to provide creative, solution-oriented support to complex situations
Ability to influence large, cross-functional teams without direct reporting responsibility
Ability to work with different levels of management throughout an organization, and translate customer needs into technology and process solutions
Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several projects in parallel
Stakeholder/sponsor management
Attention to detail is essential
Experience successfully managing several transformative projects from conception through implementation
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