Program Manager (Plan Implementation)

DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Manager (Plan Implementation)
(January 2023)

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!

Take the next step in your planning career! The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is looking for a Program Manager to help local governments and other planning partners implement the region’s plan, Metro Vision. DRCOG adopted the first Metro Vision plan in 1997, building on a legacy of regional planning that dates back to 1955.
DRCOG works to help individual communities contribute to Metro Vision outcomes and objectives through different pathways and at different speeds for collective impact. If you have experience managing projects, a passion for working with local governments, a desire to focus your efforts on making life better in the beautiful and sunny Denver region, and seek to lead a team of practicing planners, please apply today!

ABOUT THE POSITION OF Program Manager (Plan Implementation)
• This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.
• SUPERVISE: Directs staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• LEAD: Directs the activities of a function and/or program which includes developing, approving, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, policies, procedures, systems, standards, or service offerings; ensures compliance of function/program goals, policies and performance expectations.
• RESOURCE: Develops and oversees assigned budgets; allocates resources; reviews and approves justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.
• COLLABORATE: Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; communicates with internal and external groups regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned program; negotiates and manages contracts terms and activities when necessary.
• ADVISE: Reviews and approves a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; makes decisions or provides recommendations based on findings; serve as an advisor to the organization’s executive team.
• PRACTICE: Acts as a technical resource and subject matter expert within assigned program or function; performs staff work and duties for the most difficult and complex situations and cases.
• The Program Manager for Metro Vision Plan Implementation is responsible for:
o Managing efforts to help local governments and other partners implement Metro Vision, DRCOG’s long-range plan for growth and development of the Denver Region
o Providing leadership on efforts to update and adapt Metro Vision.
o Building and maintaining effective relationships with local government officials and staff, as well as with other regional planning partners to advance and sustain the collective impact commitment described in Metro Vision.
o Leading a team of planners building the capacity of local g