Project Manager (Technical)
University of Texas - Austin · AUSTIN, TX ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Salary
- USD 96,998 / year
University of Texas - Austin · AUSTIN, TX ·
University of Texas at Austin · UT MAIN CAMPUS
University of Texas at Austin · JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
The Technical Project Manager will oversee the planning and execution of cross-functional technical projects, including a major Workday HCM implementation, within the Dell Medical School. This role coordinates between IT, clinical, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining compliance standards.
Job Posting Title:
Project Manager (Technical)----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
As part of UT Dell Medical School's transformation into a world-class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this approximately 18-month implementation, we are recruiting both permanent and project-based HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.
This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2027. The position may be eligible for extension beyond the anticipated end date based on continued business or program needs, funding availability, and satisfactory work performance. Any extension is contingent upon applicable review and approval and is not guaranteed.
The Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system. This role partners with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards.
The Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system. This role ensures technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards.
The position works closely with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, and operational leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions and plays a key role in driving performance, compliance, and innovation within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Manages Full Technical Project Lifecycle
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans and schedules.
Track project progress and adjust plans as needed.
Facilitate project meetings and provide status updates.
Close projects with appropriate documentation and lessons learned.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
Align technical project goals with organizational priorities.
Manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
Resolve conflicts and escalate issues appropriately.
Ensure effective collaboration across departments.
Oversees Technical Implementation
Coordinate system configuration, integration, and testing activities.
Partner with vendors and internal teams on technical deliverables.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.
Support go-live activities and post-implementation support.
Troubleshoot technical issues during deployment.
Monitors Budget and Resource Allocation
Develop and manage project budgets.
Track expenditures and forecast project costs.
Allocate internal and external resources.
Identify and mitigate resource constraints.
Prepare financial and resource utilization reports.
Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards
Adhere to HIPAA, HITECH, and internal compliance policies.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams.
Document decisions and maintain appropriate audit trails.
Support internal and external audits.
Integrate quality improvement into project planning.
Organizational Improvement
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior technical project staff and share best practices.
Participate in project portfolio reviews.
Promote standardization and documentation.
Lead or contribute to training sessions.
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Participate in strategic planning and IT governance meetings.
Assist with vendor selection and contract negotiations.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Attend professional development and industry events.
Conduct post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Project Management
Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve project goals.
Develop and execute detailed project plans.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
Deliver results consistently.
Customer Focus
Demonstrate commitment to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with users and project sponsors.
Translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans.
Ensure stakeholder satisfaction following implementation.
Technical Learning
Quickly learn and effectively apply new technologies.
Understand system architecture and integration.
Apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends.
Dealing with Ambiguity
Navigate uncertainty and make decisions with incomplete information.
Adjust project plans as new information emerges.
Maintain focus under pressure.
Make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
Organizational Agility
Understand how to accomplish objectives through formal and informal organizational channels.
Navigate complex organizational structures.
Build effective cross-functional relationships.
Influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Drive Results
Consistently meet project goals and deadlines.
Establish clear priorities.
Track progress and adjust plans as necessary.
Hold self and others accountable for results.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience managing technical projects in a healthcare or enterprise IT environment.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
Experience collaborating with technical, operational, and business stakeholders on cross-functional projects.
Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare IT project management.
Experience with EHR systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications.
Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project management methodologies.
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
Required
None.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist.
ITIL Foundation Certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
$96,998+ depending on qualifications
Standard office environment and equipment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer.
May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section, where you may upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and update your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions to upload any additional Required Materials noted above.
According to Executive Order No. GA-48 of the State of Texas, for all positions that research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), Business and Commerce Code, it is required that both candidates for employment and employees have the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
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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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
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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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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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.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.