Remote Part-Time Operations Project Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) at the University of Utah seeks a highly analytical and strategic Operations Project Manager to support research strategy, portfolio oversight, and cross-functional initiative execution within the Associate Director of Program Delivery and Portfolio Management’s portfolio.

The role focuses on strengthening operations, improving portfolio visibility, and providing support on programs and projects within the portfolios.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of related work experience
• Or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of related work experience
• Experience in IT project delivery and operations management preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal operations/non-technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to define deliverables.
• Ensure targets and requirements are met and are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.

Skills

IT Project Delivery

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Part-time, 19 hours per week. Monday – Thursday.

Mostly remote work option available, with occasional on-campus meetings required at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

This position requires the employee to reside in Utah and be within commuting distance of the University of Utah campus.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 44,000

Close Date

Close Date 08/12/2026

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

Job Summary

The Utah Data Coordinating Center ( DCC ) at the University of Utah seeks a highly analytical and
strategic Operations Project Manager to support research strategy, portfolio oversight, and
cross-functional initiative execution within the Associate Director of Program Delivery and
Portfolio Management’s portfolio. The Operations Project Manager will contribute to strengthening operations, improving portfolio visibility, and providing support on the programs and projects within the portfolios. This is a part-time (19 hours/week), non-benefitted position.

This position is in the Utah Data Coordinating Center. Join the Utah DCC where we harness the power of collaboration, advance science, move society, and benefit humanity. We offer opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand, and improve multi-site research. Bring your strong background in project management to the Utah DCC . Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged.

This position will plan and execute internal operations/non-technical projects from initiation
through delivery. Gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to
define deliverables. Focus on execution and managing the functional elements of the project. Ensure that all targets and requirements are met and are completed on schedule and within budget. Work closely with various internal departments to ensure successful completion of projects. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Operations Project Managers and provides growth and
professional development opportunities.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

Job Responsibilities or Essential Functions:

• Delivery Process: Accountable for the various projects that are under the ownership of this role. Ensure delivery to agreed time, cost and quality parameters. Ensure project goals are achieved on time in alignment with the stakeholders’ expectations. Ability to manage both large, small, simple and complex projects. Ability to escalate and remove blocks to progress. Have proven delivery experience.
• Quality, Risk & Compliance: Ensure all risk and issues associated with owned projects are recorded and managed in the appropriate Risk & Issue logs in a timely manner, according to project standards. Ensure all Risks and Issues have clear action/mitigation/contingency plans defined, with named action owners and timelines for completion.
• Team Leadership: As a member of the team, contribute the development of talent and capabilities. Use experience to bring new ideas and to identify and challenge ineffective practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with others to improve our IT delivery methodology covering tools, sourcing, and processes and quality assurance.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Often: Office environment
Seldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause
you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that
affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and
close quarters

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Often: Sitting, bending, twisting
Seldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching
overhead, pulling, pushing

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Operations Project Manager, III

Plan and execute internal operations/non-technical projects from initiation through delivery. Gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to define deliverables. Focus on execution and managing the functional elements of the project. Ensure that all targets and requirements are met and are completed on schedule and within budget. Work closely with various internal departments to ensure successful completion of projects. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23323

Grade: P19

Expected Pay: $44,000

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Operations Project Manager, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in IT Project Delivery
• Experience in Operations Management
• Certified or experience in continuous improvement methodologies

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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