IT Project Manager

Is managing the development and implementation of IT projects that have both agency and state-wide impact as well as significant complexity what you are great at? Then The Division of Technology Services (DTS) has a great career opportunity for you!

We are searching for someone who will have at least 3+ years of experience managing information technology (IT) projects, with an emphasis on web based application development projects. This position will manage the development and implementation of IT projects that have both agency and state-wide impact and have significant complexity. You will develop requirements, identify stakeholders and their needs; build and define project plans; establish staffing, resources and management support; establish the project's critical path, resource loading, and leveling; estimate project costs and time requirements; manage change and keep the project on course and schedule; follow established PMO processes; monitor work progress; and maintain on-going status reporting. The chosen candidate will insure the hardware and software meet the agency's security requirements; create and coordinate testing plans, including accessibility testing.

The State of Utah has a large variety of careers for people in both rural and urban areas, with all types of experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-to work where they live, to serve the residents and businesses as well as the visitors of the State of Utah. Find your next job and grow your career while serving the State you love!

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote work days (work must be performed in Utah). Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. This position will report to The Department of Health and Human Services, Cannon Health Building, 288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

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.

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• Facilitate meetings which include stakeholders from multiple levels and functions.
  
• Work closely with the customer to capture product requirements/user stories.
  
• Create and maintain project documentation throughout the entire project.
  
• Maintain on-going status reports of projects.
  
• Monitor project budget including expenditures and projections.
  
• Meet and confer with management, users, and contract providers to resolve problems and coordinate services.
  
• Actively contribute to problem resolutions; approves system changes and establishes project priorities.
  
• Coordinates projects and ensures adequate administrative controls, quality, and procedural efficiencies.
  
• Sets goals, establishes priorities, manages resources, develops concepts and approaches, reviews projects progress and results; makes project management decisions.
  
• Provides technical assistance on agency issues, services, program(s), and/or computer hardware and software, etc.
  
• Other tasks as assigned.
  

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• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
  
• Establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives
  
• Manage projects through the SDLC
  
• Manage costs of resources and budget of projects
  
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
  
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
  
• Coordinate the tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
  
• 3+ years IT Project management experience
  
• Principles, theories and practices of meeting management; quality management; diversity management; conflict management; project management and administrative management
  
• SAFe Methodology experience preferred
  

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• 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.
  
• Preference may be given to current DTS employees.
  
• DHRM Rules apply for promotions and transfers.