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GOAL Academy · 2 hours ago

Technical Project Manager (TECHPM) Closing 1/20/2026

900-Pueblo Tech Center - Pueblo, CO 81008

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

GOAL Academy is an award-winning high school focused on serving at-risk students throughout Colorado. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to provide structure, accountability, and oversight for projects across Application Development, Data, and Platforms, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication among teams.

Primary/Secondary Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones for software, data, and platform projects

Work directly with developers to define milestones, identify blockers, and forecast delivery timelines within the software development lifecycle

Ensure visibility into project status through clear reporting, updates, and documentation

Establish and maintain systems that improve accountability, follow-up, and progress tracking

Facilitate communication and coordination between Application Development, Data, and Platform teams

Translate complex technical goals into understandable project objectives and milestones for stakeholders

Identify dependencies and cross-team impacts early to reduce delivery risks

Help establish, enforce, and maintain a culture of structured project delivery, professional accountability, and transparent progress communication

Support consistent documentation and project record keeping standards

Partner with department leadership to manage priorities and capacity across multiple concurrent projects

Serve as project manager for other Technology Department initiatives as assigned (e.g., system migrations, software acquisition, and implementation projects)

Provide leadership, process guidance, and project visibility to help the department deliver on time, with quality, and with clear communication

Model professionalism and provides positive guidance to all members of the Application Services team

Works directly with clients in the collection and creation of application system concepts, User Stories, Business Rules, and system specifications

Works with third-party contractors, consultants, and companies with respect to application acquisition and integration

Ability to treat sensitive and confidential matters with discretion

Any additional reporting required by the Chief Information Officer or Director of Application Services

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project management certificationSQL knowledgeSoftware development lifecycleProject management experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAgile methodologiesCollaboration toolsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must reside in Colorado

Must have a valid driver's license

Industry-recognized project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Project Plus, or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in: Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

3–5 years of project management experience within IT, software development, or data environments

Experience managing multiple concurrent technical projects with diverse stakeholders

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to hold technical staff accountable in a professional, collaborative manner

Familiarity with software development lifecycles, data projects, and platform operations

Proficiency with project management and documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, Asana, Microsoft Project)

Comfortable reading and conceptually discussing SQL, object-oriented programming, and C#/HTML/UI structures

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while supporting multiple teams

Preferred

Experience applying Agile, Scrum, or other iterative project management methodologies

Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or other collaboration/dashboard tools

Previous experience establishing or improving accountability and delivery discipline in technical teams

Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional projects, including system migrations or software acquisitions

Benefits

Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.

Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.

Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.

The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.

PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.

Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.

Employee Assistance Program.

The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment, as needed.

Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.

GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).