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About Our Job

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $132,000.00 – $175,800.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work on site, at the airport, 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Denver International Airport (DEN) Operations Analytics & Innovation division is actively seeking a Innovation & Data Initiatives Project Manager II to contribute to their dynamic and innovative programming. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, Operations Analytics & Innovation plays a pivotal role in transforming the aviation industry. The Operations Analytics & Innovation division empowers our DEN Operations Division with data-driven capabilities, analytics, and innovative solutions to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive strategic growth.  We foster a culture of creativity, improve operational resilience, and enhance the efficiency of DENs Operation.

Performs advanced professional-level project management for complex, data- and technology-driven initiatives from initiation through completion. Oversees projects with city-wide impact, requiring coordination across multiple departments and agencies. Success in this role demands a strategic understanding of intergovernmental operations, including city, state, and federal policies, standards, and systems.

Specifically, as the Innovation & Data Initiatives Project Manager II you will:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technology and data strategies with DEN’s Vision 100.

• Lead research and pilot initiatives to inform innovation roadmaps and recommend scalable solutions.

• Develop project charters, scopes, and documentation to initiate innovation or data projects.

• Manage large, complex, multi-disciplinary capital improvement and redevelopment projects.

• Perform end-to-end project management, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.

• Utilize agile methodologies to support product development and project delivery.

• Coordinate with internal departments, elected officials, external agencies, and community/business stakeholders.

• Review project designs for quality, technical standards, and code compliance; resolves project barriers.

• Administer contracts, prepares RFP/RFQ materials, and supports procurement and selection processes.

• Develop and monitors communication plans and stakeholder updates, including risk and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with permitting, regulatory requirements, and city/state/federal guidelines.

• Oversee consultant teams, managing change control and quality assurance for successful project outcomes.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Decision Making & Strategic Thinking – Sets goals, evaluates risks and alternatives, and makes informed decisions aligned with long-term organizational priorities.

• Influencing & Negotiating – Persuades, collaborates, and negotiates to reach mutually beneficial solutions.

• Communication (Oral & Written) – Communicates clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written formats, adapting to audience and context; actively listens and responds appropriately.

• Project Management – Leads all project phases from initiation to closeout, setting priorities, delegating tasks, and ensuring alignment with objectives and compliance standards.

• Innovation & Conceptual Thinking – Generates creative ideas, promotes best practices, and thinks strategically to drive improvement.

• Technical Proficiency – Selects and applies appropriate technologies to tasks; identifies and resolves technical problems efficiently.

• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes data and patterns, understands systems-level connections, and draws logical conclusions.

• Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates empathy, supports team dynamics, values diverse input, and effectively resolves conflicts.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including planning, managing, and scheduling projects and preparing and reviewing contract documents.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until May 18th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 18th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2293 Project Manager II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$106,577.00 – $175,852.00

Starting Pay

Based on experience and education

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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