IT Project Manager

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Are you looking for a unique opportunity in clinical and translational science? The Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ) at the University of Utah offers an exceptional chance to lead and innovate within our Biomedical Informatics Core ( BMIC ). As a key player in our high-performance team, you’ll leverage your organizational and project management expertise to support cutting-edge research and advancements in translational research. This is your chance to elevate your career, working at the intersection of software engineering, clinical research, translational science, and operations in a leading research environment. Why Join Us? Pioneering Research : Immerse yourself in groundbreaking work alongside top-tier researchers. Our institute is a hub of innovation in translational science, offering you unparalleled experience and engagement with forward-thinking projects. Professional Growth : With access to a comprehensive suite of services, including training materials, data tools, application builds, and project management support, you’ll not only contribute your skills but also expand them. We’re committed to your professional development, offering opportunities to grow and learn within the field. You’ll get the opportunity to help implement projects with your additional technical and operational experience. Team Collaboration : You’ll play a crucial role in our daily operations, collaborating with dedicated researcher teams. This role is a remarkable opportunity to enhance your career by working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Make an Impact : Your work as a Project Manager will be central to launching successful projects that further the mission of translational research. You’ll coordinate projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet their goals and deliverables. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Coordination of BMIC projects, overseeing project initiation, stakeholder meetings, requirements, scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and staff assignments. Manage project planning and utilize operational management tools such as Atlassian Jira and Jira Service Management. Conduct regular meetings with BMIC staff and leadership to review ongoing projects, assess milestones, and strategize on workload management and capacity for new initiatives. Who We’re Looking For: Experienced IT Project Managers with a passion for clinical and translational science. Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a team’s success. Leaders who are adept at navigating complex project landscapes, from process management to stakeholder engagement. Join us at the CTSI and contribute to our goals where clinical and translational research advances healthcare. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be at the forefront of scientific innovation and make a lasting impact on the future of health sciences. Project Management Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate BMIC project management processes, utilizing necessary tools for deliverable tracking and coordination with CTSI and University of Utah partners for major projects. Handle project documentation, including scoping, work breakdown, deliverables, and reporting on assigned tasks. Facilitate statement of work, authorization, invoicing, and meeting logistics, including agendas and notes. Ensure smooth transition of support requests and informatics consultations from the BMIC User Services team to formal projects, maintaining continuity throughout the process. Cross-train for operational and technical project support as needed. Collaborate with BMIC User Services and Engineering teams to develop product documentation and knowledge articles. Assign staff to projects in collaboration with the BMIC IT Project Manager Sr. and Director of Operations, ensuring development and operational support tasks are tracked according to project management standards. Utilize BMIC operational management tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA , Service Desk) for staffing effort tracking, and manage resources for project efforts. Conduct regular meetings with senior management to review project progress, assess milestone achievements, and plan for new project requests, with required dashboard-level reporting on project and staff efforts. This job description 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.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

Coordination of BMIC projects, overseeing project initiation, stakeholder meetings, requirements, scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and staff assignments.
Manage project planning and utilize operational management tools such as Atlassian Jira and Jira Service Management.
Conduct regular meetings with BMIC staff and leadership to review ongoing projects, assess milestones, and strategize on workload management and capacity for new initiatives.
Coordinate BMIC project management processes, utilizing necessary tools for deliverable tracking and coordination with CTSI and University of Utah partners for major projects.
Handle project documentation, including scoping, work breakdown, deliverables, and reporting on assigned tasks.
Facilitate statement of work, authorization, invoicing, and meeting logistics, including agendas and notes.
Ensure smooth transition of support requests and informatics consultations from the BMIC User Services team to formal projects, maintaining continuity throughout the process.
Cross-train for operational and technical project support as needed.
Collaborate with BMIC User Services and Engineering teams to develop product documentation and knowledge articles.
Assign staff to projects in collaboration with the BMIC IT Project Manager Sr. and Director of Operations, ensuring development and operational support tasks are tracked according to project management standards.
Utilize BMIC operational management tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA , Service Desk) for staffing effort tracking, and manage resources for project efforts.
Conduct regular meetings with senior management to review project progress, assess milestone achievements, and plan for new project requests, with required dashboard-level reporting on project and staff efforts.