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Project Manager III - Technical

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,600–$158,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Calendar Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Government, Higher Education, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Online Training, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, ScrumMaster, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Support Documentation, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Validation Testing, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.   Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.   The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.   At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 407   Pay Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00   Job Description We are seeking a Technical Project Manager who will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex IT initiatives from concept through completion. In this role, you will partner with cross functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to technical and business objectives. You will lead Agile delivery practices, provide clear visibility into project health, and help teams continuously improve how they deliver value.   What You'll Do * 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 milestone driven roadmaps. * Monitor and communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring transparency and timely escalation. * Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. * Identify and remove project impediments, evaluate alternative solutions, and drive alignment on key decisions. * Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure deliverables meet quality, technical, and compliance standards. * Maintain accurate project documentation and support testing, validation, and user acceptance activities.   What You'll Bring * Strong leadership and project management skills with a focus on scope, schedule, and delivery outcomes. * Deep understanding of Agile principles, with experience in hybrid and traditional project management approaches. * Experience creating and managing work breakdown structures, project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps. * Solid knowledge of software development lifecycles, system processes, and large scale technology delivery. * Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to assess constraints and recommend effective solutions. * Experience using project and productivity tools such as Jira, MS Project, Excel, and collaboration platforms. * Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.   Bonus Points * Scrum Master... For full info follow application link.   Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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