SOM Project Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a SOM Project Manager to oversee planning, implementation, and tracking of defined projects on a campus setting in Salt Lake City, UT. The role ensures on-time delivery within scope and budget, coordinating internal resources and external vendors.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of applicable experience, and PMP certification may be preferred. The role is full‑time with a day shift and access to university benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can substitute for two years of related work experience).
• Two years of applicable experience.
• PMP certification may be preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.
• Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determines the resources required to complete the project
• Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the activities required.
• Determines objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
• Executes the project according to the project plan.
• Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensures the project deliverables are on time, within budget and meet quality expectations.

Skills

Two years experience

PMP certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

SOM Project Manager

Job Details

• Pay Rate Range: 72,800
• Standard Hours per Week: 30
• Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
• Location: Campus
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
• Department: 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Close Date: 12/04/2026
• Shift: Day
• Working Title: SOM Project Manager
• Career Progression Track: UGR
• FLSA Code: Administrative
• Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
• Type: Benefited Staff

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.
• Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determines the resources required to complete the project
• Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the activities required.
• Determines objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
• Executes the project according to the project plan.
• Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensures the project deliverables are on time, within budget and meet quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Two years of applicable experience.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) may be preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Contact Information

University Human Resource Management

250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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