As an IT Project Manager at Utah County, your key responsibilities will include coordinating customer communication, managing project planning and implementation, and staying on top of updates for stakeholders. You'll ensure projects run smoothly within their defined budgets and timelines, while overseeing deployments and the overall effectiveness of technology solutions for county agencies.

To be considered for the IT Project Manager role at Utah County, candidates need at least a Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, computer science, or a related field, as well as two years of relevant experience in information systems technology. Experience in project management or business administration is also important, with preference given to those with multiple project management experience.

While not mandatory, having a certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Scrum is highly preferred for the IT Project Manager position at Utah County. These certifications demonstrate a commitment to project management best practices, which aligns with the responsibilities of the role.

The IT Project Manager at Utah County will work in an office setting located in Provo, UT, as this is not a remote position. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This allows for collaborative in-person teamwork and direct communication with stakeholders and team members.

Utah County offers a robust benefits package for the IT Project Manager, which includes 100% paid health insurance premiums, contribution-matching for 401(k), pensions, dental and vision insurance, fourteen paid holidays, and an employee assistance program, among other valuable perks that promote work-life balance and employee wellness.

When answering this question, outline your methodology, such as Agile or Waterfall, and how you implement it to manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications effectively. Provide examples of past projects where you successfully applied your approach.

Use this opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving skills. Discuss strategies for risk management, communication with stakeholders about changes, and how you prioritize to keep projects on track while maintaining transparency.

Mention popular project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello, and explain how you use them to keep track of tasks, deadlines, and team communication. Relate your experience with specific tools to show your familiarity and efficiency.

Discuss your time management and prioritization strategies. You can talk about creating a matrix to assess project impact and urgency, communication with teams to gauge capability, and adjusting plans as needed based on project demands.

Share a specific project that highlights your project management skills. Discuss the project's goals, your role, how you coordinated with teams, and the successful outcomes, including lessons learned and how you overcame challenges.

Emphasize the importance of regular updates, transparency, and using effective communication platforms. You could provide examples of how you set up regular meetings or reports to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

Talk about recognizing team achievements, setting clear expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment. Share strategies you've used to inspire creativity and commitment to project goals, creating a positive team culture.

Discuss your process for identifying potential risks early, analyzing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies. Use examples to illustrate how proactive risk management has contributed to your project's successes.

Share your familiarity with Agile frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, and how you've applied them to manage projects. Highlight the benefits you've observed in terms of flexibility, responsiveness, and team collaboration.

Outline how you measure success through completed project objectives, stakeholder satisfaction, and adherence to budget and timeline constraints. Provide examples of how you’ve gauged success in previous projects and adjusted strategies as necessary for improvement.