Job Description

Electronic Business Project Manager

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $41.09 - $65.15 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624
Application Deadline – 8/16/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has an opening for an Electronic Business Project Manager to join an amazing team with incredible meaningful work and work/life balance. DEQ is seeking a driven Electronic Business Project Manager to play a critical role at the intersection of environmental strategy and technical execution. In this role, you will lead a complex software development initiative that aligns DEQ’s agency goals with IT solutions. Collaborating closely with key internal stakeholders and the Division of Technology Services (DTS), you will turn a DEQ strategic priority into operational reality.

This is a full-time, time-limited position with an anticipated duration of approximately three years. Current DEQ employees are encouraged to apply, as this role is eligible for consideration under the Career Mobility Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall project including scope, schedule, and budget;
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams; review work to ensure that 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 to the appropriate stakeholders;
  
• Coordinate the detailed work plan and track progress. Refer progress constraint issues and standards exceptions, scope and resource adjustments to appropriate agency management, project leads, committees, and DTS as needed. This would include obtaining approvals for requirements and deliverables.

Example of Tasks

• Coordinating the development of comprehensive plans; ensuring alignment with agency goals and policy.
  
• Identifying and defining opportunities for system enhancements to optimize business processes and meet the changing strategic needs of the agency.
  
• 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 to address complex, unique agency requirements.

The ideal candidate will have IT and project management (PM) experience with knowledge of DEQ or environmental permit process. The candidate will be an excellent communicator, detail oriented, extremely organized, and have strong leadership skills with systems-level thinking.

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.

About the Role

Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited.
Benefits Eligible – Yes

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality, click here

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.