Technical Project Manager, Academic Medical Center Department Technologies

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The Office of Information Technology at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Technical Project Manager, Academic Medical Center Department Technologies. Working closely with the IT Director of Project Portfolio Management, business stakeholders, and several cross-functional teams, this individual will ensure that projects are delivered successfully and align with the institution's healthcare, academic, and research objectives. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver high-impact solutions that meet the highest standards of scalability, security, and compliance.

A primary mandate for this position is to support department-level healthcare technologies that complement and coexist within a larger Electronic Health Record ecosystem. Projects may include process mapping, systems analysis, project launch, application procurements, licensing, data migrations, configuration, identity management, system integrations, testing, training, go-live oversight, contingency planning, organizational change management, and transition to operations.

This is a technology leadership role that demands a confident, mature, and assertive individual who can take personal responsibility for project success and navigate complex challenges and initiatives occurring simultaneously. This position is responsible for delivering IT projects within scope, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-management and personal accountability, driving projects to completion while maintaining the highest level of quality and compliance standards.

The Technical Project Manager, Academic Medical Center Department Technologies is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of critical technology projects for Dell Medical School (DMS) Departments across Healthcare Clinics, Medical Education, and Research. This position will lead complex, department-level technology initiatives, such as cloud application implementations, healthcare and medical device technologies, faculty development systems, research management technologies, custom-developed applications, and student information and curriculum management systems.

Project Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of Academic Medical Center departmental technology projects, from scoping and planning to execution and final delivery, ensuring that objectives align with organizational and departmental goals.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and address issues promptly to ensure project success. Oversee the alignment and delivery of enterprise technologies from architecture/design, contracts, licenses, vendors, build/configure cycles, data migrations, integrations, testing, training, go-live, and contingency planning, and operational handoffs.

• Ensure all projects comply with organizational standards, business needs, and regulatory requirements.

• Apply project management best practices (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) to achieve scalability, security, and operational excellence. Participate with the PMO Director, other Project Managers, and the Office of the CTO for total portfolio management, road mapping, planning, and reporting to stakeholders.

Departmental Technologies, Solutions Design, and Implementation:

• Collaborate with the Office of the CTO, Cybersecurity, and IT technical teams to design, plan, and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

• Ensure technology solutions support the healthcare, academic, and research needs of the institution while ensuring smooth transitions during upgrades, migrations, and technology implementations.

• Work with IT and business leaders across healthcare, medical education, and research to apply best practices that ensure department-level technology solutions are operationally efficient, secure, and compliant with healthcare regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Serve as the primary liaison for clinical, research, and educational stakeholders, along with technology and business leadership.

• Facilitate clear communication across departments, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders, and drive change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new systems.

• Foster collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with both technical and business objectives.

Vendor and Resource Management:

• Manage relationships with external product vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery of services and adherence to contractual terms (SLAs).

• Effectively allocate and manage internal and external resources to ensure optimal project delivery.

• Participate in relevant technology procurement, contracting, licensing, and budget management processes to ensure effective use of organizational resources.

Optimization & Support:

• Benchmark, monitor, and evaluate project outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Facilitate the handoff of implemented technologies to operational support teams, ensuring operational success and compliance with service agreements.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation to ensure that all project milestones, decisions, and changes are accurately recorded.

Change Management and Process Improvement:

• Drive change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of new technologies, systems, and processes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure readiness and adoption of new IT infrastructure solutions.

• Continuously evaluate and refine project processes to optimize outcomes, improve performance, and increase efficiency.

Primary Contacts:

• Project sponsors, executive leadership, and department heads

• IT architects, engineers, analysts, and infrastructure teams

• Cross-functional teams from clinical, educational, and research departments

• External vendors and service providers

• Regulatory and compliance officers.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus and can be used to meet some of the experience requirements.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in Healthcare related technology project management, with most of that experience managing departmental or practice-wide projects such as: cloud application implementations, healthcare and medical device technologies, scheduling systems, imaging systems, electronic health record, faculty development systems, research management technologies, student information and curriculum management systems. Must have significant skills and experience managing project scope, charter, requirements, architecture, design, configuration build, licenses and identity management, data migrations, integrations, testing, training, go-live, contingency planning, plus all related communications and change management.

• Strong background in Academic Medical Center (AMC) environments or similar regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, research).

Skills and Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of healthcare information technology concepts (in an Academic Medical Center organization), including network topology, cloud deployments, security and compliance, data migrations, identity management, and integration technologies.

• Expertise in using project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience in presenting to executive audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on self-management and personal accountability.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Certifications:

• ITIL, Agile, or other relevant certifications in IT service management and project management.

• Industry standard and application specific certifications (EPIC, Genesys, HIMSS, Chime)

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in infrastructure projects.

• Advanced knowledge of cloud platform technologies

• Experience in implementing large-scale infrastructure solutions in healthcare IT or similar regulated environments.

Competencies:

• Proactive Leadership: Takes initiative in managing project scope, risks, and challenges, demonstrating confidence, maturity, and assertiveness throughout.

• Strategic and Collaborative Engagement: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and objectives.

• Self-Management and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of self-management and accountability, ensuring that project goals are met while delivering value to the organization.

• Resilient and Adaptable: Handles changing project conditions with flexibility and composure, ensuring successful project outcomes despite challenges.

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• May work around standard office condition.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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