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Technical Project Managers

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $110K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 19th, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring a Technical Project Manager. The role leads technology projects for UEN Enterprise IT, collaborating with multiple internal teams, vendors, and external customers to translate project goals into actionable plans. It manages project scope, schedules, budgets, and communication to ensure successful IT solution delivery while serving as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highlights

  • Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of IT projects from initiation through completion.

  • Manage project status, risks, issues, timelines, and resources aligned with business and technical objectives.

  • Establish and lead cross-functional project teams using Agile methodologies.

  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and milestones; monitor progress and report status.

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, infrastructure, system integration, and cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Experience with network environments, cloud platforms, data migration, API integrations, and system interoperability.

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or equivalency) with 2-6+ years of related experience depending on job level (I-III).

  • Preferred certifications include Scrum Master, Project Management Professional (PMP), or willingness to obtain.

  • Pay range: $65,000 - $110,000 annually.

  • Serves University of Utah's KUEN/Utah Education Network department and works with internal and external stakeholders.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 03/17/2026
Requisition Number PRN44494B
Job Title Technical Project Managers
Working Title Technical Project Manager
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Management
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VP Area President
Department 00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 65000 - 110000
Close Date 06/17/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The UEN Project Manager leads technology projects for the UEN Enterprise IT, working closely with Network Operations and Security, Instructional Media, and Professional Development, Internal Teams, vendors and external customers. This role translates project goals into actionable plans, facilitates collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, and ensures successful delivery of IT solutions that support UEN core values and services. The PM operates with independence, using standard project management approaches to organize work, manage stakeholders, and drive project execution in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Technical Project Managers
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules. Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Technical Project Managers
Job Description:
o Role Overview
· Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of IT projects from initiation through completion.
· Manage project status, risks, issues, timelines, and resource needs while aligning projects with business and technical objectives.
· Direct cross-functional teams to deliver new systems or enhance existing solutions using Agile methodologies.
o Project Planning and Delivery
· Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and milestones.
· Track progress and ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with organizational goals.
· Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
o Technical Leadership
· Establish and lead project teams while overseeing technical initiatives through implementation.
· Gather and analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
· Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Team Leadership and Communication
· Provide leadership and guidance to project team members and promote collaboration.
· Facilitate meetings and maintain clear communication of project progress, risks, and issues.
o Budget, Governance, and Reporting
· Manage project budgets, resources, and project documentation.
· Ensure adherence to project management standards and change control processes.
· Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership to ensure projects meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines.

IT Specific:
· Strong knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, infrastructure, and system integration principles.
· Hands-on understanding of network environments, circuit delivery, cloud platforms, and multi-site technology deployments, system integration.
· Knowledge of current and emerging IT technologies.
· Expertise in data migration strategies, API integrations, and system interoperability across enterprise platforms.
· Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance standards, and risk mitigation within IT environments.
· Interpret technical documentation, solution designs, and outside entities specifications to ensure alignment with technology standards.
· Collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, external customers and vendors by translating business needs into technically sound solutions.

Technical Project Managers, I
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules. Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P35241


Technical Project Managers, II
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules. Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P35242


Technical Project Managers, III
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules. Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P35243



Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Technical Project Managers, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Technical Project Managers, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Technical Project Managers, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.


Preferences
o Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
· 4+ years of project management experience
· Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

o Preferred Qualifications
· Scrum Master Certification
· Project Management Professional (Project+, PMP) Certification or willingness to obtain.
· Experience in technology and/or higher education
· Experience with Agile development
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
  3. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you currently live in Utah or do you intend to move to Utah within the next 3 months?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

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