Project Manager

Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large cross-functional business transformation projects. They are responsible for projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals. Applies change management and Continuous Improvement principles. May supervise staff. Reports to Senior Continuous Improvement Manager.

Examples of Duties

• Manages and oversees the planning and implementation of medium to large cross-functional business transformation projects at Metro.
• Works with leadership to ensure projects align with organizational strategies and incorporate Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership and project stakeholders, managing expectations, and ensuring needs are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project change management efforts, applying the ADKAR methodology to manage the process effectively, ensuring high adoption and utilization rates.
• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams. Often working across departments and divisions, works with impacted senior leaders to foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Maintains project resources, ensures they are allocated efficiently, financial objectives are met, and projects are completed on budget. May work with the Comprehensive Planning department to provide updates on current and future spending.
• Develops full-scale project plans including project schedules, deadlines, and determining critical milestones. Defines project tasks and resource requirements and communicates these to leadership to ensure project timing is not impacted by internal roadblocks.
• Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks, implementing strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Works with the Organizational Communications division to develop and maintain a communication plan, ensuring clear and timely communication with project teams, stakeholders, senior management, and employees.
• Conducts post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and integrate insights into future projects for continuous improvement.
• Supports Metro’s capital funded Continuous Improvement program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of PMI (Project Management Institute) principles.
• Continuous Improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma.
• Change management methodologies and their application in project environments.
• Successful completion of medium to large cross-functional projects.
• Applying change management methodologies.
• Experience in utilizing project management software and tools.
• Performing complex data analysis on projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Visio.
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project status, reports, and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.

• Ability to:
• To lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• To work in a highly detailed manner that creates strong and clear organizational understanding of project progress.
• To integrate Continuous Improvement principles with Project Management practices for ideal project execution and results.
• To manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organizational dynamics.

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, project management, engineering, or related field. PMP Certification. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

• Typical Work Environment
• Working on a variety of floor surfaces including tile, carpet, sidewalks; Work in parking lots; Uneven Surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and overhead lighting; Inside environment; Outside environment; Vibration due to vehicle driving.

• Body Position Demands
• Reaching in front; Standing; Walking; Balancing; Object handling; Typing; Simple hand grasping; Driving a vehicle; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Fine hand coordination; Firm hand grasping.

• Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
• Max Weight Lifted: 40 lbs.
• Max Weight Carried: 20lbs.
• Max Force Pushed: 3 lbs.
• Max Force Pulled: 3 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements
• Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing.

Employer

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Denver (Metro Water Recovery)

Address:

6450 York Street
Denver, Colorado, 80229

Phone:

303-286-3000