IT Senior Project Manager

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for its Enterprise Hosting team. The role leads complex technology initiatives supporting public and private clouds, DevOps environments, Enterprise Databases, and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offerings. It partners with Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, DBAs, and agency stakeholders to turn complex requirements into infrastructure solutions. The position also facilitates the Enterprise DevOps Center of Excellence, connecting enterprise and agency DevOps teams to develop standardized “Golden Paths” and automate governance.

The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Taylorsville, Utah. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screening and background check. The role is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary is $43.18–$63.62 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience or foundational knowledge managing software development, cloud, or IT infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with or exposure to Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules, task lists, and deliverable tracking.
• Working knowledge of work tracking tools such as Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow, or Lucid.
• Understanding of basic risk management principles and ability to track project issues and priorities.
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and technical groups.
• Experience organizing or participating in team meetings, planning sessions, and collaborative discussions.
• Basic understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern deployment practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, foster positive team dynamics, and support technical alignment.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Jira knowledge, or willingness to become an expert.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or another Agile-at-scale framework.
• Direct experience designing, developing, or deploying software and infrastructure-as-code.
• SAFe certification, Scrum Master certification, or a comparable Agile credential.
• Experience with Lean-Agile frameworks and practices including Scrum, Kanban, and/or DevOps.
• Experience managing technology projects involving cloud-native applications, AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
• Project management certification such as PMP.
• Preference may be given to current Division of Technology Services (DTS) employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps projects supporting Enterprise Hosting.
• Partner with enterprise hosting personnel and agency IT representatives to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate resources across Cloud Solutions, Cloud Core Operations, Enterprise DB, and Desktop as a Service in a matrixed environment.
• Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, budget, and resource capacity.
• Support the InnerSource collaboration model, enabling teams to share code, CI/CD templates, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules.
• Facilitate project planning, status meetings, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Provide timely project status reporting to sponsors, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Promote Agile principles and help infrastructure teams improve planning, collaboration, and delivery.
• Facilitate the Enterprise DevOps Center of Excellence, connecting enterprise and agency-level DevOps teams to co-create standardized Golden Paths and automate governance.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Onsite gym with exercise time.
• Education reimbursement.
• Discounted bus passes.
• Job stability.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work supporting Utah citizens and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed