Project Manager II - Technical

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$89,400 - $134,100

About The Position

The Project Manager II – Technical plans, organizes, monitors, and manages information technology projects through completion. The role makes project status, issues, resource requirements, and plans visible; facilitates Agile ceremonies; coaches teams on Agile principles; and helps remove impediments to consistent delivery and continuous improvement. The position directs departmental or cross-functional teams delivering new or upgraded products using Agile project methodology and ensures projects meet or exceed technical specifications, customer requirements, policies, budgets, and deadlines. Senior management is kept informed of area activities and significant problems. The position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including attendance at designated company summits, typically one to two per year. Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events, and may be assigned as needed to support business requirements. This is a full-time, regular position with 40 standard weekly hours.

Requirements

Leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive scope, schedule, and delivery outcomes.
Proficiency in creating Work Breakdown Structures, project plans, schedules, and milestone-driven roadmaps.
Understanding of project management methods, including Agile, hybrid, and traditional approaches.
Knowledge of development cycles, system processes, software lifecycle standards, and large-scale technology delivery.
Ability to analyze problems, evaluate technical constraints, and recommend effective solutions.
Comfort using project and productivity tools such as Jira, MS Project, Excel, and collaboration platforms.
Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
Ability to work effectively independently and within team environments.
Ability to plan work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and support administrative, reporting, and governance requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience performing the job’s essential functions may substitute for the degree, at the hiring manager’s discretion.
Minimum 2 years of progressive project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of project management.
Scrum Master Certification.
Project management certification, such as Project+, PMP, or Prince2.
Experience in technology and/or higher education.
Experience with Agile development.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage all phases of assigned IT projects, including scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, and delivery tracking.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, Work Breakdown Structures, estimates, and key delivery milestones.
Monitor and communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and timely escalation.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and foster collaboration between technical, business, and vendor partners.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, technical requirements, and compliance expectations.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies when needed, support backlog clarity, and promote effective teamwork and continuous improvement.
Identify and remove project blockers, evaluate alternative solutions, and drive alignment on decisions.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including requirements, test plans, decision logs, and change requests.
Support testing, validation, and user acceptance processes to ensure successful implementation and smooth transition to operations.
Manage project budgets, vendor deliverables, and change orders to ensure financial accountability.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.