Project Manager Enterprise IT- (Finance)
We are looking for a Project Manager who has worked with Enterprise Level Information Technology before to support our various projects, including software and application implementations and upgrades. You will perform cross-functional, enterprise-level project management that is at times focused on working with clients in a clinical environment using Epic software. This employee is responsible for the development and implementation of project management activities in support of the Central IT Chief Information Office (CIO) and Chief Medical Information Office (CMIO). Utilizes extensive project management skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery and implementation of project deliverables while meeting stakeholder requirements and effectively managing project scope. Works under the guidance of a Central IT Project Management Office
This is a Hybrid role requiring employees to come on-site and work from home during the week. There will be times when an employee may need to come in for launches or specific meetings. Currently, UTHealth Houston requires that employees either reside in the State of Texas or relocate to Texas within three months of accepting a role. We can not hire remote or out-of-state workers for this position. You will be eligible for all UTHealth Houston benefits, including excellent healthcare coverage (employer-paid) and a pension plan administered by the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas's resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Perform cross-functional, enterprise-level project management. Responsible for the development and implementation of project management activities in support of the Central IT Chief Information Office (CIO). Utilizes extensive project management skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery and implementation of project deliverables while meeting stakeholder requirements and effectively managing project scope. May work under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining the consistency and effectiveness of project deliverables. Manage technology and business process improvement projects and contracts. Develop effective plans and meet deadlines. Obtains and maintains a clear understanding of all appropriate legal and contractual matters related to projects.
2. Ensures project initiation is well defined, including a detailed review of customer expectations, business drivers, requirements, design, SLAs, and success metrics. Keeps projects on track while managing risks and controlling quality.
3. Provide effective leadership, guidance, and critical communications to project team(s) as appropriate while promoting and contributing to a cohesive team environment. Monitors the performance of project team resources. Makes recommendations for and/or facilitates problem resolution where appropriate.
4. Works with management, vendors, customers, and IT staff to coordinate, plan, assign, and review project plans and deliverables, as well as contracts and work products.
5. Initiates internal, enterprise-level projects as requested, obtains authorization and commitment and ensures that projects demonstrate business need and feasibility.
6. Analyzes established project management procedures for continual improvement. Facilitates and/or makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
7. Prepare comprehensive and accurate schedules and reports. Perform evaluation, interpretation, and effective presentations of pertinent data to various groups.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Preferred: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline, or related experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Five years of IT and team management experience, including oversight of technology or business improvement projects, and management experience are required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or up to a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
