Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$128k–$192k/yr
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Skills: Program Management, Agile Methodology, SAFe Framework, Technical Architecture, Risk Management
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$116k–$174k/yr
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Skills: Salesforce Development, Apex, LWC, REST/SOAP Integrations, SOQL Optimization
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$140k–$217k/yr
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Skills: Salesforce Development, Apex, System Integration, Async Apex, CI/CD
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$71k–$107k/yr
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Skills: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Learning Theory, UX/UI Design, Accessibility
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Remote OK
$66k–$100k/yr
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Skills: Community Management, Project Management, User Engagement, Data Reporting, Conflict Resolution
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$107k–$165k/yr
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Skills: Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Content Creation, Media Relations, Executive Communications
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$73k–$109k/yr
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Skills: System Administration, Cloud Computing, Integration Protocols, Educational Technology, Cybersecurity
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$157k–$243k/yr
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Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Distributed Systems
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid
$161k–$250k/yr
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Skills: Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Lakehouse
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$119k–$179k/yr
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Skills: Salesforce Development, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Admin
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$144k–$223k/yr
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Skills: Full-Stack Development, System Design, Java, Node.js, Python
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
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Skills: Performance Management, Talent Management, Workday, Succession Planning, Career Development Frameworks
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$95k–$142k/yr
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Skills: Competency-Based Education, Product Design, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Change Management
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$157k–$243k/yr
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Skills: Python, React, Django, Django Rest Framework, Aws
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$131k–$196k/yr
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Skills: Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, Detection Engineering, SIEM Management
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$157k/yr
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Skills: People Leadership, User Experience Design, Learning Science, Agile Methodology, AI Tools
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
$161k–$250k/yr
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Skills: Salesforce Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$91k–$136k/yr
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Skills: Performance Management, Workday, Talent Management, HR Operations, Process Design
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$80k–$120k/yr
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Skills: Project Management, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$60k–$91k/yr
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Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Higher Education Compliance, Accreditation Knowledge, Professional Licensure
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Leads complex, multi-team technology programs from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment between engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Drives program strategy, manages technical dependencies, and ensures the delivery of secure, resilient solutions that meet organizational goals.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field and at least 6 years of progressive project management experience in Agile environments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Jira/Confluence and have hands-on experience applying AI tools to professional workflows.
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:
Duties:
Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex, multiteam technology programs, ensuring clear scope, objectives, and success criteria.
Partner with engineering, architecture, product, and business teams to define program requirements, technical direction, and integrated delivery plans.
Coordinate cross team workstreams, manage dependencies, and drive alignment on technical milestones, sequencing, and key decisions. Manage dependencies, and drive alignment on technical milestones, sequencing, and key decisions.
Facilitate Agile and SAFe program activities, including PI planning, backlog refinement, dependency management, and program level retrospectives.
Identify and mitigate risks, blockers, and technical challenges early; escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution.
Deliver clear, consistent communication of program status, risks, decisions, and impacts to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure solutions comply with enterprise security standards, technical design patterns, and operational readiness requirements.
Support change management activities, including training, readiness planning, and adoption support for impacted teams.
Maintain accurate program documentation, including roadmaps, decision logs, requirements, risks, and performance metrics.
Conduct post-implementation validation and help measure program outcomes against expected business value. implementation validation and help measure program outcomes against expected business value.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, systems architecture, integrations, cloud concepts, and technical design patterns.
Ability to engage with engineering teams, understand technical tradeoffs, and translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiteam technical programs using Agile/SAFe frameworks.
Skilled in planning, dependency management, risk management, and cross team coordination.
Proficient with Jira, Confluence, and other delivery lifecycle and visualization tools.
Strong collaboration and facilitation skills with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
Effective at navigating ambiguity, driving alignment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to create clear executive summaries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data informed approach to decision making.
AI & Innovation Expectations:
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, Kiro, ChatGPT, or similar in a professional context
Strong curiosity and adaptability in adopting emerging AI technologies
Ability to guide teams in integrating AI into daily practices responsibly and effectively
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
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.
Experience
6+ years of progressive project management experience
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or programs in an Agile environment.
Experience working closely with engineering teams and understanding technical architecture concepts.
Strong experience with Jira, Confluence, or other Agile lifecycle tools.
Experience influencing without authority in matrixed organizations.
Experience managing large-scale, multi-team technical programs or initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
SAFe, PMP, ACP, CSM, or equivalent Agile/PM certifications.
Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, microservices, or enterprise integrations.
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.
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
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. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Opportunity begins with learning
Western Governors University (WGU) is a pioneering online university committed to providing accessible, affordable, and career-focused education for students worldwide. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, WGU is designed to meet the needs of modern learners, offering competency-based programs that empower students to advance their careers at their own pace. With over 300,000 graduates, WGU is recognized as a leader in online education, offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare. Our innovative learning model focuses on real-world skills, personalized mentorship, and flexibility, making higher education achievable for working professionals and those balancing education with other life commitments. At WGU, we are transforming lives through education, bridging the skills gap, and creating pathways to opportunity in high-demand industries. Join a university where success is measured by your potential—not just your grades. 📚 Learn more about us: www.wgu.college 🌟 Ready to shape your future? Explore our programs today!
Offices: Maryland, Funkstown 00100, US
Opportunity begins with learning
Western Governors University (WGU) is a pioneering online university committed to providing accessible, affordable, and career-focused education for students worldwide. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, WGU is designed to meet the needs of modern learners, offering competency-based programs that empower students to advance their careers at their own pace. With over 300,000 graduates, WGU is recognized as a leader in online education, offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare. Our innovative learning model focuses on real-world skills, personalized mentorship, and flexibility, making higher education achievable for working professionals and those balancing education with other life commitments. At WGU, we are transforming lives through education, bridging the skills gap, and creating pathways to opportunity in high-demand industries. Join a university where success is measured by your potential—not just your grades. 📚 Learn more about us: www.wgu.college 🌟 Ready to shape your future? Explore our programs today!
Offices: Maryland, Funkstown 00100, US
