Director, PMO

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OFFICE OF OPERATIONS                                                                                                               

Traditional 235 work days per year

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $113,563 - $139,091

Applications will be received until December 1, 2024. 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:

Provides strategic vision and operational leadership for the Program Management Office (PMO), driving successful outcomes through oversight (progress monitoring and strategic guidance) of a portfolio of major District initiatives; facilitation of the District project prioritization process (DRB); maintenance and evolution of the Project Management Methodology (PMM), including its use and adoption; support for the growth and development of team members; and sourcing and management of PM/BA contractors. Ensures successful project outcomes through consistent, value-added delivery for customers in support of the District's strategic priorities.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

• Salary Range: $113,563 - $139,091

• 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:

- Supports project ideation phase with department leaders across academic and operations departments, facilitating engagement with technology subject matter experts (SMEs).

- Facilitates the District project prioritization process (DRB) process, which includes identifying needs for new solutions across teams; prioritizing projects for Initiation and Planning in alignment with District goals, delivery capacity, funding, and user change capacity; and managing an ongoing program roadmap to include bond funded projects.

- Ensures alignment of the Project Management Methodology (PMM) with the developing department of technology Solution Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

- Provides ongoing progress-monitoring visibility to the full Program Management Office (PMO) portfolio to District Senior Leadership; this includes progress against milestones, budget to actual information, risk tracking and mitigation, resource planning and solution realization.

- Oversees a portion of the portfolio by coaching project managers, escalating/resolving significant issues, participating in Steering Committees, and engaging in vendor management.

- Facilitates effective communications throughout the various levels within DPS; ensures key stakeholders are kept up-to-date concerning any issues (and associated action plans) impacting project delivery.

- Manages operating and capital budgets; provides stewardship of resources to most effectively support the needs of the District.

- Supports the negotiation of technology procurements and contracts and management of vendors during the project lifecycle.

- Hires, supervises, trains, mentors, develops and evaluates a high quality team in the effective performance of their duties.

What You’ll Need:

- Bachelor’s Degree required.

 - Ten (10) or more years of IT, project management, and business/education industry experience.

- Three (3) or more years of senior leadership experience in managing multiple, large cross-functional teams or projects, influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

- Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy.

- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others.

- Ability to communicate effectively at a technical or non-technical level, depending on the audience.

- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.

- Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.

- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills.

- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.

- Ability to motivate and influence others.

- Ability to interpret, adapt and occasionally deviate from established practices and procedures for new situations and problems.

- Proficiency of Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides. 

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Confidentiality Agreement: The Director, PMO must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Board of Education, Superintendent, Cabinet and those involved in the development and implementation of DPS strategies.  Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.