IT Project Manager

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage. 

At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability. 

Position Summary 

IT Project Manager is responsible for projects of a limited scope. Coordinate, communicate, analyze, and assist with resources, budget, scope, and statistics, on multiple projects running simultaneously.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform project planning, estimating, scheduling, specification reviews, and approvals necessary to deliver all activities for project(s).

• Coordinate and manage small project teams of information technology and other specialized business professionals.

• Perform project management and leadership functions associated with aspects of assigned project lifecycle through the application of proven project management techniques, methods, and tools.

• Guide others in solving moderately complex business or system problems. Use problem solving and critical thinking approaches to proactively solve project related problems.

• Provide continuous assessment of progress.  Identify potential issues and initiate appropriate risk mitigation activities.

• Communicate project status and issues, recommend strategy adjustments to project stakeholders and IT management.

• Ensure that system, network, performance and cybersecurity requirements are included in project scope and/or contract language and is delivered.

• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.

• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

• Must complete required HIPAA training within the first 6 months of hire.

Preferred Skills & Competencies 

• Organization and time management skills.

• Problem solving and analysis.

• Leadership skills.

• Project management.

• Computers and applicable software skills.

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.

• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water. 

Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.