Strategic Technologies Project Manager

Full Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking an innovative individual with strong strategic and analytical skills to fill the role of Strategic Technologies Project Manager. This role involves identifying key data requirements, analyzing data to inform business decisions, and presenting findings to support the Division’s objectives in transportation electrification, road usage charge, and tolling programs.

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a creative, forward-thinking person to join our team. As the Strategic Technologies Project Manager, you will help shape the future of Utah’s roads. You will focus on high-impact areas like electric vehicle charging networks, road usage programs, and tolling systems.

If you love using data to solve complex problems and can turn technical findings into clear stories for leadership, we want to hear from you.

Principal Duties
In this role, you will lead technology projects from start to finish. Your daily work will include:

• Strategic Planning: Ensuring every project supports UDOT's long-term goals and follows industry best practices.
• Data Leadership: Identifying what information we need to make smart decisions and analyzing that data to find solutions.
• Visual Storytelling: Creating clear dashboards and reports that help stakeholders understand project progress at a glance.
• Collaboration: Working with internal teams and outside agencies to make sure our efforts are unified.
• Project Oversight: Managing schedules, budgets, and project goals to ensure we deliver results on time.

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Project Management, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: At least four (4) years of professional experience in project management, strategic planning, data analysis, or a related field.

Preferences
We give extra weight to candidates who have:

• Experience writing strategic plans or setting performance goals.
• Expertise in using data visualization tools and techniques.
• A track record of presenting complex information to stakeholders.
• The ability to interpret large, complex data sets and turn them into actionable advice.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Critical Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" while still managing the small details.
• Communication: Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Problem Solving: A proactive approach to finding and fixing issues before they impact a project.
• Independence: The drive to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Supplemental Information
Here is some important information:

• Work Environment
  • Working Conditions: This position primarily involves work in a typical, climate-controlled office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Standard office safety practices (e.g., safe use of equipment, observing fire regulations) apply.
  • Physical Requirements: The work is largely sedentary (sitting comfortably to perform work). However, the role may require some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving a vehicle.
• Note on Reassignment: The employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Division Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.

Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.

We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values, too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.

Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.

Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.

Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.

UDOT uses the Clifton Strengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click here.