Technical Programs Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Duties:

• Lead theend-to-endplanning 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.

• Coordinatecross teamworkstreams, 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 andSAFeprogram activities, including PI planning, backlog refinement, dependency management, and programlevel retrospectives.

• Identifyand 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 solutionscomply withenterprise security standards, technical design patterns, and operational readiness requirements.

• Support change managementactivities, including training, readiness planning, and adoption support for impacted teams.

• Maintainaccurateprogram documentation, including roadmaps, decision logs, requirements, risks, and performance metrics.

• Conduct post-implementation validation and help measure program outcomes against expected businessvalue.implementation validation and help measure program outcomes against expected business value.

• Performs otherjob-relatedduties asassigned.

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 technicaltradeoffs, and translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiteam technical programs using Agile/SAFeframeworks.

• Skilled in planning, dependency management, risk management, andcrossteamcoordination.

• 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 andproblem-solvingabilities, with a datainformed approach to decisionmaking.

AI & Innovation Expectations:

• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, Kiro, ChatGPT, or similar in a professional context

• Demonstrated ability to apply AI to:
  • Improve workflows
  • Automate repetitive tasks
  • Enhance decision-making

• 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, equivalentrelevant 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).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.