Technical Project Manager (TECHPM) Closing 1/4/2026

Title: Technical Project Manager – Application & Data Services 

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt 

Reports To: Director of Application Services 

Starting Salary Scale: $65,000-$80,000 

Calendar Year: 220 Days 

Work Location: In-office 5 days per week, Pueblo, CO. This position is not eligible for remote work. 

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado   

Date Written/Revised: December 2025 

 *All applications must be complete to be reviewed* 

Why Work at GOAL High School? 

• Great Mission and Great Culture. 
• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado. 
• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft. 
• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer. 
• 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).  

Purpose of Job: 

The Technical Project Manager provides structure, accountability, and oversight for projects across Application Development, Data, and Platforms. Working directly with developers, data engineers, and system administrators, this role manages project timelines, milestones, and deliverables through all stages of the software development lifecycle. The TPM helps establish and maintain a culture of disciplined execution, cross-team communication, and timely delivery, while also supporting other technology initiatives across the organization as needed, including system migrations, software acquisitions, and interdepartmental implementations. 

Languages/Tools: 

• Familiarity with: Microsoft Teams, Planner, SharePoint, and Power BI (for status dashboards and communication). 

• Working knowledge of: SQL, object-oriented programming concepts, and basic data structures (enough to communicate effectively with developers). 

• Project management tools: Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Microsoft Project, or similar industry-standard PM platforms. 

• Proficiency in: Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

• Comfortable reading and discussing C#, HTML/UI structures, and SQL concepts at a conceptual level to facilitate planning and communication with development teams. 

Essential Duties and 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. 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 

• 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 

• 10% travel required. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:  

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf  

• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events   

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skills   

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology  

• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues    

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process  

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals  

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality   

• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required  

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored 

• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado   

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must reside in Colorado 

• Must have a valid driver’s license 

Required Experience and Education: 

• 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 Education and Experience: 

• 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. 

Physical Requirements of this position include: 

Seldom  

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International 

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Occasional 

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination 

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Frequent 

Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone 

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

GOAL High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, or other status protected by law in its admission, access to, treatment, or employment in its education programs or activities. 

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals. 

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000