Project Manager (Technical)

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Dell Medical School is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional tech initiatives within the enterprise HR Transformation centered on Workday.

You will partner with IT, clinical informatics, business analysts, and operational leaders to ensure projects are on time, within scope, and compliant with HIPAA, HITECH, and security policies, including go-live and post-implementation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in IT, CS, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three years managing technical projects in healthcare or enterprise IT.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manages full technical project lifecycle.
• Defines scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Develops and maintains technical project plans and schedules.
• Tracks progress and updates plans as needed.
• Facilitates project meetings and status updates.
• Supports go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Coordinates system configuration, integration, and testing.
• Partners with vendors and internal teams on deliverables.
• Monitors budget and resource allocation.
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity and data governance.
• Ensures HIPAA and HITECH compliance and audits.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Project Manager (Technical)

General Notes As part of UT Dell Medical School's transformation into a world-class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this approximately 18-month implementation, we are recruiting both permanent and project-based HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.

Position Details

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027

This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2027. The position may be eligible for extension beyond the anticipated end date based on continued business or program needs, funding availability, and satisfactory work performance. Any extension is contingent upon applicable review and approval and is not guaranteed.

The Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system.

This role partners with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages Full Technical Project Lifecycle
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide status updates.
• Close projects with appropriate documentation and lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
• Align technical project goals with organizational priorities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Resolve conflicts and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ensure effective collaboration across departments.
• Oversees Technical Implementation
• Coordinate system configuration, integration, and testing activities.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Support go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during deployment.
• Monitors Budget and Resource Allocation
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Track expenditures and forecast project costs.
• Allocate internal and external resources.
• Identify and mitigate resource constraints.
• Prepare financial and resource utilization reports.
• Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards
• Adhere to HIPAA, HITECH, and internal compliance policies.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams.
• Document decisions and maintain appropriate audit trails.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Integrate quality improvement into project planning.
• Organizational Improvement
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior technical project staff and share best practices.
• Participate in project portfolio reviews.
• Promote standardization and documentation.
• Lead or contribute to training sessions.
• Marginal or Periodic Functions
• Participate in strategic planning and IT governance meetings.
• Assist with vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Attend professional development and industry events.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Project Management Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve project goals.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Deliver results consistently.
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate commitment to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with users and project sponsors.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction following implementation.
• Technical Learning
• Quickly learn and effectively apply new technologies.
• Understand system architecture and integration.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Navigate uncertainty and make decisions with incomplete information.
• Adjust project plans as new information emerges.Maintain focus under pressure.
• Make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Organizational Agility
• Understand how to accomplish objectives through formal and informal organizational channels.
• Navigate complex organizational structures.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Drive Results
• Consistently meet project goals and deadlines.
• Establish clear priorities.
• Track progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Hold self and others accountable for results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing technical projects in a healthcare or enterprise IT environment.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience collaborating with technical, operational, and business stakeholders on cross-functional projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare IT project management.
• Experience with EHR systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project management methodologies.

Licenses / Registrations / Certifications

Required: None

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist.
• ITIL Foundation Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Salary Range

$96,998+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office environment and equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer. May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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