Senior Project Manager- ACTAT Research

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-site projects in a dynamic academic research environment. You will oversee project phases including budgeting, procurement, and performance tracking while supporting strategic goals and workforce development. The role offers generous benefits including 100% paid medical premiums, significant time off, and a robust retirement plan. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management required.
• Ability to oversee project controls, tracking, and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of complex multi-site projects.
• Coordinate project planning and execution.
• Monitor progress and performance against project plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The ACTAT Research Department is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development, planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi- site projects within a fast‑paced academic research environment. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational and strategic goals. The Senior Project Manager initiates and develops new projects as well as supports staff in developing their own projects.

This role oversees all phases of project management, including planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor oversight, performance tracking, and project closeout. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and community organizations to manage initiatives, support proposal development and renewals, and drive the launch of new programs, products, and services. In addition, the role provides leadership in staff development, training, and mentorship, while supporting upper management with long‑term planning and relationship building. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational execution, and people management within the Texas Medical Center.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world‑renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs, and other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more. Resources for child and elder care are also available.

Position Summary

Plans, organizes and coordinates project management activities ensuring that the project is successfully implemented within budget and on-schedule.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordination and management of project planning, project development, and strategic planning among various staff and determines proper project delivery methods.
• Oversees and performs cost estimating, design, project scheduling and budgeting, quality assurance, communication, procurement, project closeout, and direct billing of purchase orders for multiple project sites and customers across all project platforms.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project.
• Prepare designs and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; select materials, equipment, and project staff.
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Manage ongoing procurements and vendor relationships for state initiatives.
• Research new customer prospects and write formal proposals for business bids.
• Oversee the submission and renewals of formal proposals with administration, UT Health’s legal department and outreach site administrators to generate new income and retain project sites.
• Ensure project controls, tracking and performance measurement, reporting and project delivery objectives are met.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Oversee communications, internally and externally, including community engagement activities.
• Assist with the management, implementation, and launch of new products and services.
• Support upper management with long-term planning, external relationship development, and staff development.
• Conduct onsite visits, meetings, observations and on the job training.
• Direct and create professional development, staff training, and mentoring for all project staff.
• Manage Human Resources activities of the department in regards to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skill Requirements

• None

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Leadership and Planning, Administration, or related field required.

Minimum Experience

7 Years Of Experience In Project Management Required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.