Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Application Services

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Project Management, this role
manages enterprise-wide projects and department-level technology
projects within Information Technology Services (ITS). As Technical
Project Manager, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously,
working with technical leads and campus peers to design project
plans that support success, build stakeholder engagement and
maximize customer satisfaction. Working closely with project
leadership, you will prepare dashboards, status reports, project
documentation, and regularly present updates to both technical and
non‑technical audiences across the university.

This role operates within MSU Denver's increasingly cloud‑forward,
vendor‑integrated, data‑driven technology ecosystem. You will be
responsible for understanding system dependencies, integration
impacts, and data governance considerations to ensure projects are
delivered smoothly and sustainably. This position is part of a
broader project management career path which may lead roles like
Senior Technical Project Manager and Technical Program Manager
roles, which take on larger, more complex, and more strategically
integrated initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

75% Project Management

You will be assigned a diverse range of strategic and operational
projects, ranging in scope from software implementations (i.e.
cloud-based and SaaS) and AI development projects to infrastructure
and audiovisual system deployments. Specific responsibilities for
each of these projects include:

Tailoring your project management approach to match individual
project goals

Developing realistic project plans for the team to work
against

Coordinate with ITS teams (e.g., Enterprise Applications,
Infrastructure, Security, Product Management) to ensure alignment
with standards and roadmaps

Identify and escalate risks early, including vendor‑related
issues, integration impacts, and data‑quality concerns

Facilitate cross functional decision‑making and remove blockers
to keep work moving

This role requires strong service and leadership ethic in your
work, collaborative leadership, and the ability to navigate a
complex environment with multiple stakeholders and interdependent
systems.

5% Process Design

You'll collaborate with your manager and the PMO teams to
strengthen and standardize project management practices across ITS.
This includes:

Contributing to shared templates and our Project Management
Guidebook

Partnering with campus departments to ensure PM processes align
with their operational needs

Helping improve project intake, prioritization, and
transparency

Your work will help ensure that ITS delivers projects in a
predictable, repeatable, and customer‑centered manner.

15% Communications

You will create and deliver clear, audience‑appropriate
communications, including:

Project status reports and dashboards

Stakeholder updates and executive summaries

Change‑management‑aligned communication plans

Presentations for internal and external groups

You'll help ensure that project impacts, timelines, and
expectations are well understood across the university.

5% Other tasks as assigned

Occasional off-hours, on-call, or weekend work may be required.
Infrequent domestic business travel may be required.

Position Competencies

Demonstrates values-based leadership by modeling CADRE values,
building trust through self-awareness and emotional intelligence,
seeking feedback, and navigating conflict productively.

Ensures operational effectiveness by managing priorities, time,
and resources responsibly, adhering to policies, delivering
measurable results, and meeting performance expectations.

Aligns individual work with team and departmental goals by
contributing to shared priorities, seeking clarity, and adapting to
change in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan.

Practices collaboration by communicating clearly, checking for
understanding, building strong relationships, and engaging diverse
perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.

Advances equity and belonging with awareness of culture and
potential biases, listens openly to diverse perspectives,
contributing to respectful and inclusive work relationships.

Innovates by developing professional skills, staying informed
on relevant trends, and identifying opportunities to improve
processes and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university

Previous project management training in waterfall or agile
methodologies.

3+ years direct project management experience in an information
technology environment.

Experience managing multiple parallel small, medium-sized
projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in
Project Management, Business Information Technology, Computer
Science, or a related field.

Experience in a higher education environment.

Experience applying different project management methodologies
and best practices based on project need.

Experience collaboratively developing and validating project
requirements.

Experience independently leading medium and large projects
through the full project management life cycle.

Recognized industry certification such as Project Management
Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner or Certified Scrum
Master.

5+ years technical project management experience

Familiarity with cloud platforms, SaaS ecosystems, data
governance practices, and vendor‑managed systems

Experience coordinating with Security, Product, and Enterprise
Architecture teams to ensure compliance and alignment

Work Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Evenings and weekend work: As needed

Hybrid

Travel: None

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between
$74,944-$87,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for
this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but
not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty
and training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting.

Full Consideration Date

Complete applications received by August 7, 2026 at 11:59
PM MST will receive full consideration; however applications
will be accepted after this date until the position is
filled.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following
documents:

Resume

Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate
to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career
tab within the WorkDay Menu

Our commitment to CADRE:

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community,
Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create
a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members
are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to
education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class
scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and
innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and
staff.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Sophia J Montano

Posting Representative Email

smontan7@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers
medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement,
as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement
plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability
(LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to
learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a
safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and
visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to
employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Technical-Project-Manager_JR105482

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