Electronic Business Project Manager

Recruiter: Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624

Application Deadline: 8/16/2026* (This posting may close earlier if a sufficient applicant pool is received.)

Location: 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 – Hybrid (remote/in-office)

This is a full-time, time-limited position with an anticipated duration of approximately three years. Current DEQ employees may be eligible under the Career Mobility Program.

Background check required. Drug test not required.

About The Role

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a driven Electronic Business Project Manager to lead a complex software development initiative that aligns DEQ’s agency goals with IT solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders and the Division of Technology Services (DTS) to turn a DEQ strategic priority into operational reality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall project, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams; review work to ensure the system meets quality and operational requirements.
• Partner with DTS for needed technical resources.
• Evaluate recommendations from technical staff in determining the priority of phases/modules to be developed.
• Plan and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate the detailed work plan and track progress; refer constraint issues, standards exceptions, scope, and resource adjustments to appropriate management.
• Obtain approvals for requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate the development of comprehensive plans, ensuring alignment with agency goals and policy.
• Identify and define opportunities for system enhancements to optimize business processes and meet changing strategic needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employees and stakeholders.
• Participate in committees or task forces to support agency initiatives.
• Research to optimize programs and resource allocation.
• Coordinate activities and implementation with private providers or other governmental entities.
• Analyze the impact of new or modified software on existing systems.
• Adapt automated system(s) to address complex, unique agency requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing projects, preferably within software development or IT environments.
• Proven history of serving as a core contributor or manager on successful system, software, or process implementation teams.
• Practical working experience within Information Technology (IT) and a strong understanding of software delivery processes.
• Ability to evaluate how individual components, processes, and software updates impact broader agency-wide systems and business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to convene cross-functional teams, coordinate diverse stakeholder interests, and drive alignment toward common technical goals.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, paired with exceptional organizational habits and strict attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile/Scrum Master, or an equivalent project management certification.
• 5+ years of professional experience operating within Information Technology, environmental quality, or related public-sector/regulatory domains.
• Direct experience with environmental permitting processes, regulatory compliance systems, or associated state/federal workflows.
• Current DEQ employees.

Skills

• IT and project management (PM) experience, with knowledge of DEQ or environmental permit processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of systems-level thinking.

Pay

$41.09 - $65.15 hourly

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Emphasis on balance as a vital element of the culture.
• Job Stability: Security and reliability within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for skill development and leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to important services that benefit the community and support organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Team-oriented culture valuing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.