Project Manager II Technical
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87200 - 130800
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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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:
Job Description
The Project Manager II Technical position is responsible for planning organizing monitoring and managing information technology projects through completion. Responsibilities include monitoring reporting and making visible project status issues resource requirements and project plans. Facilitates sprint planning daily scrum ceremonies sprint reviews and retrospectives. Coaches teams on Agile principles and helps remove impediments to support consistent delivery and continuous improvement. Directs and supervises departmental or cross-functional teams focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products using the Agile Project Methodology. This position ensures projects meet or exceed technical specifications customer requirements policies budgets and deadlines. Senior Management is well informed of area activities and significant problems.Duties:
Plan organize and manage all phases of assigned IT projects including scope definition scheduling resource coordination and delivery tracking.
Develop andmaintainproject plans timelines Work Breakdown Structures estimates and key delivery milestones.
Monitor and communicate project status risks dependencies and issues to stakeholders ensuring transparency andtimelyescalation.
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.
Identifyand remove project blockers evaluate alternative solutions and drive alignment on decisions.
Maintainaccurateproject 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.
Performs otherjob-relatedduties asassigned.related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive scope schedule and delivery outcomes.
Proficient in creating WBSs project plans schedules and milestone-driven roadmaps.
Understanding ofproject 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.
Comfortable using project and productivity tools (e.g. Jira MS Project Excel collaboration platforms).
Demonstrated ability to influence motivate and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
Works effectively both independently and within team environments.
Ability to plan work manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability tomaintainaccuratedocumentation and support administrative reporting and governance requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Management Information Systems Computer Science or a related field
Experience
Minimum 2years of progressive project management experience
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.Generally equivalentrelevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications
Broad knowledge of project management
Scrum Master Certification
Project Management Professional (Project PMP Prince2) Certification
Experience in technology and/or higher education
Experience with Agile development
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year).Additionaltravel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed.Additionaltravel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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