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Director, Project Management
Platte River Power Authority
Generates and delivers safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity.
Leading enterprise-wide project management function, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of strategic, operational, capital, and technology initiatives.
15d ago
$229,130 - $332,286
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fort Collins, CO
Hybrid
Company Size
355 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity Generation
Transmission Services
Noncarbon Energy Transition
Battery Storage
OASIS
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Hydro
Role
What you would be doing
cross-functional collaboration
risk management
continuous improvement
testing & qa
project portfolio
executive reporting
Represent the Project Office in cross-functional committees, task forces, or working groups as assigned.
Maintain strong risk and change management practices across all projects to proactively manage challenges, mitigate issues, and support successful outcomes.
Maintain knowledge of emerging project management practices, tools, and technologies to continuously enhance the effectiveness of the Project Office.
Ensure rigorous testing and quality assurance practices across all projects, managing the testing team and ensuring testing deliverables regardless of methodology (agile, waterfall, or hybrid).
Oversee the enterprise project portfolio, influencing executive prioritization and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, resource optimization, and on-time/on-budget delivery.
Provide regular executive-level reporting on status, risks, issues, and corrective actions to ensure transparency and accountability.
Lead the Project Office to support consistent and effective management of enterprise-wide projects, including strategic, operational, capital, and technology initiatives.
Ensure projects are executed in compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Support organizational strategic planning processes by providing input on project prioritization, resource planning, and execution strategies.
Build and sustain strategic vendor partnerships to foster innovation, collaborative problem-solving, and alignment of vendor roadmaps with organizational needs.
Collaborate with Technology Division leadership to ensure administrative processes align with project and operational needs.
Administer key PMO tools critical to project execution, including RAID log management, portfolio dashboards, and reporting systems.
Oversee administrative and financial support functions related to technology purchasing, contract compliance, and vendor management in alignment with Technology Division operations.
Lead organizational continuous process improvement, including business process re-engineering, project intake, project governance, and portfolio optimization.
Lead or contribute to special projects or organizational initiatives outside the normal scope of responsibility as assigned by the CTO.
Establish, administer, and evolve project management methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality project delivery across the organization.
Champion expectation management with executive leadership and stakeholders through proactive communication, structured reporting, and a commitment to the principle of 'no surprises.'
Direct, mentor, and support project managers, business analysts, test managers, and other staff, fostering high performance and professional development.
Collaborate with executive and operational leadership to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria, ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles.
Assist in the development of annual operating and capital budgets for project management activities and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
What you bring
supervisory experience
agile/scrum cert.
ppm tools
governance structures
bachelor’s degree
pmp certification
At least five (5) years of direct supervisory experience managing project managers, business analysts, or related professionals.
Professional certifications in Agile or Scrum (e.g., CSM, CSP, PSM, PMI-ACP, etc.) are desired.
Familiarity with technology governance frameworks, enterprise risk management practices, or organizational change management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, senior leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.
Professional certifications beyond PMP (e.g., PgMP, PfMP, or Prosci) that support project governance, program oversight, or organizational change are desired.
Ability to develop and implement project management governance structures and continuously improve project management practices.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, information technology, or a related field required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) required, or able to obtain within one-year in the role.
Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g., Planview, Microsoft Project Online, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, or portfolio management, including experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives.
Skill in preparing and delivering executive-level reporting on project performance, including cost, schedule, scope, and risk indicators.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Valid driver’s license required.
Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor management within a technology or operational environment.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive enterprise alignment on project priorities and resource allocation.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles as they relate to project execution and reporting.
Extensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies (such as PMI PMBOK, SAFe, or Agile), tools, and best practices across a portfolio of diverse projects.
Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional projects across technology, and/or capital domains.
Strong understanding of project portfolio management, resource planning, risk management, change management, and performance measurement practices.
Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers, business analysts, and administrative staff to achieve organizational goals.
Experience establishing or maturing a project management office (PMO) or similar function is highly desirable.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, think strategically, and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in the use of project management and Agile planning tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
Benefits
Hiring range: $229,130 to $280,762
Full range: $229,130 to $332,286
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Security clearance
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