Technical Project Manager III

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$108,200 - $162,400

About The Position

The Project Manager III - Technical assists in planning, organizing, monitoring, and managing information technology projects through completion. The role makes project status, issues, resource requirements, and project plans visible, and leads sprint planning, daily scrum ceremonies, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. The position requires deep knowledge of Agile principles and the ability to identify and remove impediments to support consistent delivery and continuous improvement. It directs and supervises departmental or cross-functional teams delivering new or upgraded products using Agile Project Methodology. The role ensures projects meet or exceed technical specifications, customer requirements, policies, budgets, and deadlines, and keeps stakeholders informed of activities and significant problems. This is a full-time, regular position with 40 standard weekly hours. It requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including designated company summits, typically one to two per year. Other business-related travel may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement at the hiring manager's discretion.
At least 4 years of project management experience.
Leadership and project management skills that drive scope, schedule, and delivery outcomes.
Ability to create work breakdown structures, project plans, schedules, and milestone-driven roadmaps.
Deep understanding of project management methods, including Agile, hybrid, and traditional approaches.
Proficiency in development cycles, system processes, software lifecycle standards, and large-scale technology delivery.
Critical thinking skills, including analyzing problems, evaluating technical constraints, and identifying and recommending effective solutions at scale.
Experience using project and productivity tools such as Jira, MS Project, Excel, and collaboration platforms.
Ability to influence, motivate, and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
Ability to work effectively independently and within team environments.
Ability to plan complex work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and support administrative, reporting, and governance requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 ensure collaboration between technical, business, and vendor partners.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, technical requirements, and compliance expectations.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, 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 a smooth transition to operations.
Manage project budgets, vendor deliverables, and change orders to ensure financial accountability.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.