Information Analyst II - Agile Scrum Master, Project Manager

$49,920 - $102,606/Yr

State of Utah

Full-time - Mid Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Information Analyst II - Agile Scrum Master, Project Manager role is a key position within the Division of Technology Services (DTS) that focuses on producing mission-critical software for State Agencies. This position involves leading DevOps teams in an Agile environment, managing software development projects, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams. The role requires a strong background in systems analysis, project management, and Agile methodologies, particularly within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Scrum Team managing Agile Release Train (ART) DevOps teams.
• Apply and manage software development practices defined in operational documents.
• Project manage assigned projects and facilitate coordination with DevOps teams.
• Lead Agile DevOps Teams to deliver quarterly plans with a Program Predictability Measure (PPM) of 80%-100%.
• Ensure software applications meet system specifications and standards.
• Create and maintain project documentation, ensuring clarity in project scope and requirements.
• Manage timeboxes, dependencies, and project assignments effectively.
• Participate in all SAFe ceremonies and ensure timely project preparation and planning activities.
• Utilize Jira Software to track and manage work, maintaining data integrity.
• Generate status reports and maintain project status in management platforms.
• Provide technical assistance to product owners and facilitate communication between programmers and users.
• Analyze system information flow and develop necessary diagrams and tools.
• Evaluate data to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Create and maintain system documentation and user documentation as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in IT project management and software application development.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and business analysis principles.
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Agile Scrum Master certification.
• Direct experience in software systems analysis or business analysis.
• Successful experience managing cross-functional DevOps teams.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan