Strategic ERP Program Manager – District Initiatives

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an experienced program and project manager to oversee enterprise-level ERP initiatives (Oracle DPS). You will lead ERP governance, manage a portfolio of district-wide projects, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires strong PM skills, budgeting, vendor management, and change management, with a focus on equity and collaboration. The position is based in Colorado and requires full-time in-office work; hybrid options are not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Program and Project Management.
• Master's Degree in Business, Public Policy, Organizational Psychology preferred.
• 5+ years Organizational planning strategy.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP governance structures and committees and manage ERP projects.
• Oversee a portfolio of district-wide initiatives from ideation to execution with milestones and success measures.
• Maintain governance frameworks for decision rights, regulatory alignment, and accountability across ERP/project lifecycles.
• Lead development of charters, work plans, budgets, and status reports; manage teams and resources.
• Develop holistic technology solutions for complex technical efforts with vendor management and SDLC alignment.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders with clear communication.
• Define outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data; drive post-project reflection and improvements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; manage budgets and resources.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement to optimize workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Foster inclusive, high-integrity leadership and collaborative environments.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Program and Project Management

Master's Degree in Business, Public Policy, Organizational Psychology preferred

5+ years Organizational planning strategy

Project Management Professional - PMP Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking an experienced program and project manager to oversee enterprise-level ERP initiatives (Oracle DPS). You will lead ERP governance, manage a portfolio of district-wide projects, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires strong PM skills, budgeting, vendor management, and change management, with a focus on equity and collaboration. The position is based in Colorado and requires full-time in-office work; hybrid options are not available.