State of Utah
Salary:
$34.54 - $55.43 Hourly Location :
Salt Lake County, UT Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
46207 Agency:
150 Department of Government Operations Unit:
2329 DGO DTS EDGE CARP Opening Date:
08/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Recruiter:
Liz Vander Linden, evander@utah.gov, 801-957-7232 # of Openings:
1 Background Check:
You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Location:
This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week in office required) and telework days. The office is located at The Taylorsville State Office Building 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah. Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Schedule Code:
AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services - This is a career service exempt at will position. Benefits:
This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement:
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description Working for the State of Utah is unique in that it has a direct impact on local government and its citizens. Working for the Division of Technology Services (DTS) affords the opportunity to experience technology in government and create a lasting impact across the state's many different agencies. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to join our Information Technology team. 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 DTS Edge group. This team directly serves our customers through desktop support, service desk, provisioning, and unified endpoint management. Our project management must achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering IT solutions that provide exceptional business value to our customers and stakeholders. This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week in office required) and telework days. The office is located at The Taylorsville State Office Building 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah. Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Why join our team? We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
The Agency: To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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 our Program Increment Planning Sessions every quarter.
Coordinate resources, both internal and third-party vendors, for the flawless 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. Qualifications
Requirements
Proven experience managing IT projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible 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 a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question. Please answer all questions fully. Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.
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To ensure your potential employment with the Department of Government Operations does not violate the law (Utah Code 52-3-1), or agency policy; if you have any relatives employed with the Department of Government Operations, please list their name below and indicate your relationship. Please note that listing a relative will not automatically disqualify you from employment. If you have no relatives working for the Department of Government Operations, please enter "no relatives at DGO". 03
Rate your skills/level of experience in managing project timelines and deliverables (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 04
Rate your skills/level of experience in coordinating project resources and stakeholders (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 05
Rate your skills/level of experience in using project management software and tools (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 06
Rate your skills/level of experience in risk management and mitigation strategies (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 07
Rate your skills/level of experience in leading project teams and managing team dynamics (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 08
Rate your skills/level of experience in stakeholder communication and reporting (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 09
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah) Referred by a Friend or Family Indeed Other External Job Board or Site LinkedIn Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov) Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.) Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague) University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.) Contacted by a Recruiter Career or Job Fair Internship Interviewed for different position Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.) Other (not listed above)
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$34.54 - $55.43 Hourly Location :
Salt Lake County, UT Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
46207 Agency:
150 Department of Government Operations Unit:
2329 DGO DTS EDGE CARP Opening Date:
08/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Recruiter:
Liz Vander Linden, evander@utah.gov, 801-957-7232 # of Openings:
1 Background Check:
You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Location:
This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week in office required) and telework days. The office is located at The Taylorsville State Office Building 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah. Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Schedule Code:
AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services - This is a career service exempt at will position. Benefits:
This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement:
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description Working for the State of Utah is unique in that it has a direct impact on local government and its citizens. Working for the Division of Technology Services (DTS) affords the opportunity to experience technology in government and create a lasting impact across the state's many different agencies. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to join our Information Technology team. 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 DTS Edge group. This team directly serves our customers through desktop support, service desk, provisioning, and unified endpoint management. Our project management must achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering IT solutions that provide exceptional business value to our customers and stakeholders. This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week in office required) and telework days. The office is located at The Taylorsville State Office Building 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah. Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Why join our team? We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
The Agency: To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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 our Program Increment Planning Sessions every quarter.
Coordinate resources, both internal and third-party vendors, for the flawless 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. Qualifications
Requirements
Proven experience managing IT projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible 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 a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01
ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question. Please answer all questions fully. Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the above statement
02
To ensure your potential employment with the Department of Government Operations does not violate the law (Utah Code 52-3-1), or agency policy; if you have any relatives employed with the Department of Government Operations, please list their name below and indicate your relationship. Please note that listing a relative will not automatically disqualify you from employment. If you have no relatives working for the Department of Government Operations, please enter "no relatives at DGO". 03
Rate your skills/level of experience in managing project timelines and deliverables (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 04
Rate your skills/level of experience in coordinating project resources and stakeholders (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 05
Rate your skills/level of experience in using project management software and tools (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 06
Rate your skills/level of experience in risk management and mitigation strategies (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 07
Rate your skills/level of experience in leading project teams and managing team dynamics (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 08
Rate your skills/level of experience in stakeholder communication and reporting (Low/Medium/High) and describe your relevant experience. 09
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah) Referred by a Friend or Family Indeed Other External Job Board or Site LinkedIn Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov) Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.) Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague) University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.) Contacted by a Recruiter Career or Job Fair Internship Interviewed for different position Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.) Other (not listed above)
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