Project Manager

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a project manager to oversee planning, implementation, and tracking of defined projects. You will work with upper management to keep scope, schedule, and budget on target, coordinating internal resources and vendors to ensure timely delivery.

A bachelor's degree and two years of applicable experience are required; PMP certification preferred. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, analytical documentation, and clear written and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency.
• Two years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create a detailed work plan that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determine the resources required to complete the project.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the required activities.
• Determine objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Multiple projects

Business process analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA.

This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects which have a beginning, an end, and specified deliverables. The incumbent works closely with upper management to ensure the scope and direction of each project is on schedule. The individual coordinates internal resources and vendors to guarantee that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create a detailed work plan that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determine the resources required to complete the project.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the required activities.
• Determine objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
• Ability to prepare written and verbal communications for projects.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area, or equivalency.
• Two years of applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience in the healthcare industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Sitting