University of Utah

Information Technology Management

University of Utah$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in systems administration, networking, and enterprise IT solutions.
  • Experience in staff management and team performance mentorship.
  • In-depth knowledge of ITIL best practices and compliance initiatives.
  • Ability to maintain effective client relationships and understand business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement IT systems and policies that align with organizational needs.
  • Provide leadership and coordination among IT teams for consistent service delivery.
  • Mentor and develop IT staff through training and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee staffing processes including recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
  • Act as liaison between IT and client departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Manage IT projects from initiation to completion while contributing technically as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with security initiatives and IT best practices.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • On-site work in a dynamic academic setting.
  • Participation in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Announcement

Details

Open Date
06/23/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45428B

Job Title
Information Technology Management

Working Title
Sr. Manager, IT

Career Progression Track
M00

Track Level
M4 - Senior Manager

FLSA Code
Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 8-5 with on call responsibilities for after hours, weekend, holidays, etc.

VP Area
President

Department
01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$85,000 - $110,000

Close Date
08/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Information Technology Management

The Senior IT Manager is a proactive and strategic leader responsible for overseeing IT operations, projects, client relationships, and team performance in a dynamic academic environment. This senior-level role requires a highly organized individual with strong technical expertise in systems administration, network concepts, and enterprise IT solutions. In addition to direct team leadership, this position plays a key role in aligning and coordinating efforts across other IT managers and senior systems engineering staff to ensure consistency, standardization, and strategic execution across the organization.
The Senior IT Manager is instrumental in mentoring staff, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals, security standards, and service expectations. This role oversees end-to-end IT service delivery, including staffing, purchasing, inventory management, compliance initiatives, and process standardization, while serving as a trusted partner to university leadership and departmental stakeholders.

This is an ON-SITE position.

Responsibilities

Senior Manager, Information Technology Management

  • Design, develop, and implement IT systems, policies, and operational goals that support both organizational and departmental needs.
  • Provide senior-level leadership and coordination across IT managers and senior systems engineering staff, ensuring alignment of priorities, standards, and service delivery models.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff by providing coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities; establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
  • Oversee staffing functions including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and HR-related processes in alignment with university policies.
  • Act as a primary liaison between IT and client departments, building strong relationships, understanding business needs, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage IT projects from initiation through completion, while also serving in a hands-on technical role (systems administration) as needed.
  • Ensure adherence to IT best practices, ITIL processes, and standardized workflows to improve service delivery, consistency, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage and maintain asset lifecycle processes, including purchasing, inventory control, auditing, and equipment tracking for all supported departments.
  • Oversee procurement activities, including vendor coordination, equipment ordering, and contract management for departmental IT services and support agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional security initiatives, policies, and regulatory requirements; track and report on compliance metrics and remediation efforts.
  • Manage and support Mobile Device Management (MDM) and endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, standardized device configurations.
  • Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and process guides to support staff and promote consistency.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align IT services with strategic priorities, financial planning, and long-term operational goals.
  • Support and model a culture of accountability, organization, and thoroughness, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all team functions.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and remain available outside standard business hours to support critical client and operational needs.
  • Travel on and off campus as required using a personal vehicle.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Code: M34624

Grade: M22

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Senior Manager, Information Technology Management : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
  • 15 years of computer support related experience.
  • ITIL Foundations Certification.
  • A+ MCSE, or other applicable certifications.
  • Microsoft Windows and Mac OS troubleshooting.
  • Automated Device Management experience.
  • JAMF 200 level training.
  • Atrium, CCure and RS2 experience.


Type
Benefited Staff

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