Information Technology Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to join our Information Technology team within the Division of Technology Services (DTS). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in IT project management, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies. This IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile project teams for our DGO-DTS development team.

This team serves our customers through the development, support, and maintenance of applications used by internal partner agencies. The successful applicant will work through the software development lifecycle, identifying business requirements and managing the implementation of those technical requirements to the successful project completion. They will document all aspects of the projects throughout the development lifecycle and work both in a team setting and independently.

This position is a hybrid role (in-office two days a week); location:
The Taylorsville State Office Building, 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah. Telework eligibility is established by agency management and may change at their discretion.

• Manage and lead multiple agile projects, ensuring each project meets its goals and objectives on time and within budget.
• Utilize Jira for all project tracking, management and reporting to the DTS Project Management Office and stakeholders.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Maintain and build project documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Plan and organize Program Increment Planning Sessions every quarter.
• Coordinate resources, both internal and third-party vendors, for the execution of projects.
• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile practices and principles.
• Identify and resolve issues and risks that may impact project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.

• Proven experience managing IT projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
• Experience in a leadership role within an Agile transformation initiative.

• Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.
• Typical office risks are standard and mitigated by environment and safety measures.
• Physical demands are standard for an office setting and do not require special physical abilities.