IT Project Manager Sr.

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Open Date 04/10/2024 Requisition Number PRN38210B Job Title IT Project Manager Sr. Working Title IT Project Manager Sr. Job Grade G FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday

• Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.

VP Area U of U Health

• Academics Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,700 - $109,649 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

Is fast-paced work, a culturally diverse team with an excellent team culture something you are looking for in your next job? The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for an Sr. IT Project Manager for the Clinical Research Enterprise Data Coordinating Center (DCC).

This position will be responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects across the DCC. The Sr. PM will work a cross-functional team, including: program directors, administrative staff, report developers, statisticians, data managers, IT staff and other project stakeholders. Typical projects include new initiatives and implementation of new technologies. This position will report to the IT Manager who leads the IT Project Management Office. This position is listed as hybrid meaning the selected candidate would need to live local or be willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates

• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately

• Generous paid leave time

• 11 paid Holidays per year

• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children

• Flex spending accounts

• Free transit on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities

• 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' expectation. Ability to manage both large, small, simple and complex projects. Ability to escalate and remove blocks to progress. Have proven delivery experience and capability which enables this role to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior project managers.

• 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. Based on the proven experience this person will responsible for guiding, mentoring and coaching the junior project managers in the team. Manage the selection of project managers.

• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with others to improve our IT delivery methodology covering tools, sourcing, processes and quality assurance.

• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects.

• Think creatively about solutions to technical and non-technical problems.

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Facilitate effective meetings that produce clear action and consensus.

• Ensure that IT plan is consistent with project design and requirements.

• Build trusting relationships within and beyond the IT Team to achieve the goals and contribute to the success of the Utah DCC.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking

Often: Sitting, bending, twisting

Seldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 7 years of experience in the field or related area.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be required depending on area of assignment.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Project Lifecycle Methodologies

• Proven ability to lead effective teams, consisting of resources from multiple disciplines, and ability to effectively monitor and develop direct reports to ensure a timely and smooth operation

• Strong analytical, leadership, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills

• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written

• Healthcare, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), research experience

• Experience with Atlassian products, MS Project, Tableau Reporting

• Background in project management and strategic planning skills

• Proven excellence in leadership, negotiation and business skills

• Experience providing technical support to non-technical audiences

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type Benefited Staff 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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• How many years of related work experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more

• Do you have a Master's degree in a related field?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have knowledge and practical application experience with Project Lifecycle Methodologies?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with reporting software, tools, and applications, such as JIRA, MS Project, and/or Tableau?

• Yes

• No

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169

• Addendum to the University of Utah

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169 after submission