Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance Program Lead, Product Owner (Analyst VI) - Denver

Salary : $95,892.00 - $110,268.00 Annually

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : HAA 50135512-8 / 25

Department : Department of Transportation

Division : Division of Accounting & Finance

Opening Date : 08 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Type of Announcement : This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80205

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Lynn Livingston, LynnR.Livingston@state.co..us, 303-757-9110

Hiring Pay Rate : The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Unit

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Center for Accounting with the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF). The Division supports CDOT's overall mission by providing resources, analysis, information, and superior customer service to our decision makers, customers, and stakeholders, and by protecting and ensuring the responsible use of public assets. DAF includes the Center for Accounting (CFA), Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB), the Center for Procurement and Contract Services (CPCS), Subrecipient Grants Support Unit (SGSU), Headquarters Business Office, and Business Technology Branch

The Center for Accounting (CFA) performs and / or oversees all accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury, payroll, fixed assets and annual audit for the department. The CFA Provides accounting and financial services to CDOT Regions, Divisions and employees, and works closely with the Office of State Controller to ensure adherence to state fiscal rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards.

About the Position

This position leads the ERP Modernization project which will include the planning and execution of an upgrade / replacement to the legacy finance ERP (SAP ECC 6.0) including modules supporting accounting, budget, grants management, federal-aid billing, and procurement. Works with CDOT executive management, management of the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF), and other stakeholders, to provide the full life cycle management of the finance Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) including providing ongoing support and administration, and the upgrade / replacement and future enhancement of the ERP.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

Product Roadmap and Implementation Strategy

• Develop, maintain, and implement a plan of action for the Finance, Accounting and Budget ERP that aligns the organization around short and long-term goals set by the DAF governance team.
• Collaborate with executive management to establish the scope, cadence and authorities of a new ERP governance structure, including modules supporting accounting, budget, grants management, federal-aid billing, and procurement.
• Coordinate with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and other experts to prepare CDOT to determine and adopt a solution system selection and implementation strategy, including the development of business requirements.
• Lead coordination of the vendor solicitation and selection process for the ERP modernization project with OIT, CDOT procurement staff, and other stakeholders. If necessary, determine the solicitation selection committee members and evaluation criteria.
• Serve as the single point of contact for state agencies, outside vendors and stakeholders for the ERP modernization project.
• Ensure the plan is extensively vetted with all stakeholders including subject matter experts, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain in depth, detailed knowledge of the department's business needs and communicate these effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DAF management to develop a resource model through the phases of preparation, implementation and post go live support.
• Manage consultant support contracts including coordinating the staffing and resourcing plan and consultant work priorities
• Coordinate the ERP Modernization project with other associated technology initiatives including a new Work Order System, a new Human Resource Information Management System (HRIS), new grants management software, and other CDOT or State software initiatives planned and underway.

Ongoing support and administration of the system

Product Team and Product Development Leadership

Communication and Mentorship

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only :

Must total at least 9 years and include the following

Leadership or coordination of an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs

Definition - Product Ownership : Maximizing the value of a product by guiding its development and ensuring it meets customer needs.

OR

Education and Experience :

A combination of education and experience totaling at least 9 years.

Leadership or coordination of an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs

Definition - Product Ownership : Maximizing the value of a product by guiding its development and ensuring it meets customer needs.

Please Note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts : If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Credential evaluation reports must be official. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Condition of Employment

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwill be an a Product Owner with proven ability or accomplishment in the following :

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents :

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications :

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process :

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and / or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his / her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with "Info Cubic."Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and / or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1,State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lynn Livingston at or call 303-757-9110.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his / her application.

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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information :

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N / A".

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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework / credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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A chronological resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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Please describe your Product Owner experience. Provide the names of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo / yr - mo / yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, type N / A.

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Please describe your experience leading or coordinating an ERP or other large scale implementation which included aligning ERP system capabilities with business needs. Provide the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo / yr - mo / yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience write N / A.

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Please describe your experience coordinating the implementation of ERP system or other large scale system updates and upgrades to improve functionality and security. Provide the name(s) of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo / yr - mo / yr) Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, write N / A.

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Please describe your experience managing large-scale projects representing multiple organization stakeholders (which included initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects). Provie the name(s) of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo / yr - mo / yr). Please do not write, "See Resume." If no experience, type N / A.

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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 is required. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N / A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N / A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years.Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov / ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to :

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