Senior Technical Program Manager - AI, Data and Cloud

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The SCI Institute at the University of Utah seeks a Technical Program Manager III/IV to lead large-scale initiatives in AI, data science, and cyberinfrastructure. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept to deployment and oversee multiple concurrent projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

This role requires translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, coordinating with researchers, university leadership, and external partners, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or 4 years directly related work experience.
• 6+ years coordinating software development, cloud infrastructure, research computing, data platforms, or technology-focused initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project and program management principles, methodologies, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, delivery, and operational transition of multiple complex technical programs and projects.
• Develop program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, and performance metrics aligned with objectives.
• Ensure successful execution of large-scale initiatives supporting AI, cyberinfrastructure, research computing, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple institutions, departments, technical teams, and external partners.
• Drive strategic alignment between technical deliverables, research goals, funding requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions to ensure project success.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

The SCI Institute at the University of Utah seeks a Technical Program Manager III/IV to lead large-scale initiatives in AI, data science, and cyberinfrastructure. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept to deployment and oversee multiple concurrent projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

This role requires translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, coordinating with researchers, university leadership, and external partners, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned with