Western Governors University
Technical Project Manager III
Salt Lake City, UT, USA · Mid · Full-time
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$8,854 more — $127,754 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $127,754 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Occupations, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Occupations, All Other (15-1299) · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The Technical Project Manager III monitors and reports project status-including risks, issues affecting project schedules, and milestone achievements-to stakeholders and leadership.
- The Technical Project Manager III is expected to keep fully informed of departmental strategies and priorities and effectively influence the work of project team members in line with those priorities.
- Ensures high quality project delivery, on time, on scope, and on budget.
Responsibilities
- Ensures related oral and electronic communications regarding project requirements, design changes, problems, solutions, etc. are securely maintained and readily available for review.
- The Technical Project Manager III will stay informed on projects within assigned team and ensure best practices are used across the functional team, mentoring and developing project managers and associate project managers in their work.
- This individual manages projects from inception through completion within WGU's IT Project Management Team.
- The individual develops project plans and schedules and ensures projects meet departmental requirements, standards, policies, and deadlines.
- Manages all phases of assigned projects (i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
- Works with Program Managers, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and key stakeholders to gain SME level understanding and knowledge of the domain where the program and projects reside to facilitate discussion concerning platforms, components, software applications, technologies, and security measures.
- Performs thorough research and analysis to ensure the most effective technologies and methods are employed.
- Identifies scope of project and develops documents outlining key project objectives, goals, plans, requirements, proposals, estimates, schedules, and budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in Project Management, specifically in a technology environment
Nice to have
- Broad knowledge of project management
- Project Management Professional (Project+, PMP, Prince2) Certification
- Experience with Agile development
- Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.
- It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
- 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
Compensation
- $118,900.00 - $178,500.00
Company info
- Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
This listing is sourced directly from Western Governors University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.