Level Experienced Job Location Penn Center - Denver, CO 80203 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Government
of Job Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and managing complex IT and Application Development projects from initiation to completion. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including IT staff, developers, engineers, business units and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
The Project Manager is accountable for assembling project plans and team assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating functional, quality, or timeline issues as appropriate. The role also includes tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet evolving business and technical needs. Communication across all impacted business areas is essential to manage scope, budget, risk, and resources effectively
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Risk & Quality Management
Process Improvement & Standards
Stakeholder Communication
Professional Development
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Job
Qualifications
Preferred
Qualifications
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hybrid Work Option
Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.
The Senior Project Manager requirements include those of the preceding level.
Project Manager II
Senior Project Manager
Scope and Complexity of Work
Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of medium and large technical projects, including initiating, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Lead and manage cross-project dependencies, projects that involve multiple internal and external teams (10+ people).
Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of complex technical projects, including initiating, execution, monitoring, and closure
Lead and manage cross-project dependencies, projects that involve multiple internal and external teams (20+ people)
Ensures adherence to organizational standards
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 7+ years of experience managing technical or IT projects or a combination of an equivalent of education and experience.
Successfully delivered at least 5 medium (6-12 months, 5-10 FTEs, $250,000 – $500,000) and 3 large (12-24 months, 10-20 FTEs, $500,000 – $1,500,000) projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of experience managing complex and large technical or IT projects or a combination of an equivalent of education
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems is preferred
Successfully delivered at least 5 large (12-24 months, 10-20 FTEs, $500,000 – $1,500,000) and 2 complex (24+ months, 20+ FTEs, $2,000,000+) projects
Leadership
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams and manage collaboration with remote teams.
Serves as a supporter to the PMO by testing and implementing new practices and processes and providing feedback
Mentor less senior project managers and lead on estimation, risk, engagement, and communications
Serves as a key member to the PMO in identifying, documenting, and implementing of the project management processes, tools, and best practices
Skills
At least 5 years’ proven experience with project management tools (e.g. JIRA, MS Project, Asana).
Demonstrated, strong understanding of SDLC and project management methodologies such as Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, and/or LeSS), Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Expertise in resource management practices and change management techniques.
At least 5-7 years’ enhanced experience with project management tools (e.g. JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Power BI, ServiceNow).
Enhanced understanding of SDLC and project management methodologies such as Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, and/or LeSS),Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Expertise in resource management practices and change management techniques.
Communication/Teamwork
Proven experience in presenting status reports to project teams, key stakeholders, and Steering Committees.
Identifies collaboration approach and manages communication plans.
Proven experience in presenting key updates to Executive Leaders and/or Executive Steering Committees.
Identifies collaboration approach and manages communication plans for multi-level reporting.
Certifications
At least one required:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
PROSCI certification
Lean/Six Sigma certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar certification
At least two required:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
PROSCI certification
Lean/Six Sigma certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar certification
Interested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following questions. You will be asked for a response to these as part of your application:
How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
Describe your most challenging project.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.
All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA’s Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from PERA’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA’s Investment Administration team.
About Colorado PERA
Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Colorado PERA offers benefit services to public employees across Colorado, including teachers, state troopers, snowplow drivers, correctional officers and many others who provide valuable services. As Colorado’s largest pension plan, we serve and educate over 700,000 members who are former and current public employees.
At PERA you will earn more than a paycheck. PERA is a culture where you can grow your potential and work in an inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued. We hire exceptional employees and recognize that our people are our best asset. Not only do we make sound investments for our members, PERA invests in our employees’ growth through training and leadership opportunities.
To promote wellbeing, we offer hybrid or flexible working options for most roles and a total rewards and benefit program including health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans; generous paid time off and volunteer hours; pension and retirement plans, including PERA’s defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable; tuition assistance; free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy; free on-site fitness center to stay active; employee assistance program; training, leadership and mentoring programs and more. PERA is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
To learn more about life at PERA, watch this video or visit www.copera.org/careers
Position Title: Technical Project Manager II or Senior
Division: Project Management
Reports to: Director of Project Management
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $125,000.00 to $155,000.00 Annual, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 01/16/2026 to 02/01/2026
As Colorado’s largest public pension plan, we are committed to providing retirement and other benefits to more than 700,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, corrections officers, snowplow drivers, and many other public employees who provide valuable service to all of Colorado.
We hire exceptional employees and invest in their growth and development. We are passionate about our work and committed to serving our members by delivering quality customer service, sound investment decisions, and education programs. Our culture is built on the core values of integrity and accountability, excellence and initiative, collaboration, and engagement. We value diverse perspectives and promote an inclusive culture, recognizing that our people are our primary asset. We provide a healthy work-life balance and a culture where excellence is rewarded. At PERA, your work makes a difference every day.
At PERA, you will earn more than just a paycheck- our total rewards package is focused on wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Health, Dental and Vision coverage, with eligibility for most plans being the first of the month following the date of hire. We offer a generous paid time off plan as well as paid volunteer hours, PERA’s defined benefit plan, 401(k) and 457 defined contribution plans (including employer match on the 401(k), as applicable), tuition assistance, on-the-job training, free access to an on-site fitness center, free on-site parking or RTD subsidy, and more. For more information, please visit www.copera.org/careers.
