It Program Director Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/23/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45428B
Job Title
Information Technology Management
Working Title
Sr. Manager, IT
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M4 - Senior Manager
FLSA Code
Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8-5 with on call responsibilities for after hours, weekend, holidays, etc.
VP Area
President
Department
01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$85,000 - $110,000
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Information Technology Management
The Senior IT Manager is a proactive and strategic leader responsible for overseeing IT operations, projects, client relationships, and team performance in a dynamic academic environment. This senior-level role requires a highly organized individual with strong technical expertise in systems administration, network concepts, and enterprise IT solutions. In addition to direct team leadership, this position plays a key role in aligning and coordinating efforts across other IT managers and senior systems engineering staff to ensure consistency, standardization, and strategic execution across the organization.
The Senior IT Manager is instrumental in mentoring staff, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals, security standards, and service expectations. This role oversees end-to-end IT service delivery, including staffing, purchasing, inventory management, compliance initiatives, and process standardization, while serving as a trusted partner to university leadership and departmental stakeholders.
This is an ON-SITE position.
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
Senior Manager, Information Technology Management

• Design, develop, and implement IT systems, policies, and operational goals that support both organizational and departmental needs.
• Provide senior-level leadership and coordination across IT managers and senior systems engineering staff, ensuring alignment of priorities, standards, and service delivery models.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff by providing coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities; establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
• Oversee staffing functions including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and HR-related processes in alignment with university policies.
• Act as a primary liaison between IT and client departments, building strong relationships, understanding business needs, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage IT projects from initiation through completion, while also serving in a hands-on technical role (systems administration) as needed.
• Ensure adherence to IT best practices, ITIL processes, and standardized workflows to improve service delivery, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and maintain asset lifecycle processes, including purchasing, inventory control, auditing, and equipment tracking for all supported departments.
• Oversee procurement activities, including vendor coordination, equipment ordering, and contract management for departmental IT services and support agreements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional security initiatives, policies, and regulatory requirements; track and report on compliance metrics and remediation efforts.
• Manage and support Mobile Device Management (MDM) and endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, standardized device configurations.
• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and process guides to support staff and promote consistency.
• Collaborate with leadership to align IT services with strategic priorities, financial planning, and long-term operational goals.
• Support and model a culture of accountability, organization, and thoroughness, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all team functions.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and remain available outside standard business hours to support critical client and operational needs.
• Travel on and off campus as required using a personal vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Code: M34624
Grade: M22
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).
Senior Manager, Information Technology Management : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• 15 years of computer support related experience.
• ITIL Foundations Certification.
• A+ MCSE, or other applicable certifications.
• Microsoft Windows and Mac OS troubleshooting.
• Automated Device Management experience.
• JAMF 200 level training.
• Atrium, CCure and RS2 experience.

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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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