Senior Technical Project Manager, Enterprise IT Initiatives

University of Texas at Austin

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects that support strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards. The Senior Technical Project Manager collaborates closely with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, and operational leaders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. This position plays a critical role in advancing performance, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in managing technical projects in a healthcare or enterprise IT environment.
• Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Project Management Plans, organizes, and manages resources to achieve project goals.
• Develops and executes detailed project plans.
• Manages scope, schedule, and budget.
• Delivers results consistently.
• Customer Focus Demonstrates commitment to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationships with users and sponsors Translates needs into actionable plans Ensures satisfaction post-implementation
• Technical Learning Grasps new technologies quickly and applies them effectively.
• Understands system architecture and integration.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Keeps current with industry trends.
• Dealing with Ambiguity Exhibits confidence in navigating uncertainty and making decisions with incomplete information.
• Adjusts plans as new data emerges Maintains focus under pressure Makes informed decisions in dynamic environments
• Organizational Agility Understands how to get things done through formal and informal channels.
• Navigates complex structures.
• Builds cross-functional relationships.
• Influences without direct authority.
• Drive Results Consistently meets goals and deadlines.
• Sets clear priorities.
• Tracks progress and adjusts as needed.
• Holds self and others accountable.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Project Management, or a related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in healthcare IT project management.
• Experience with EHR systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist ITIL Foundation Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Responsibilities

• Manages Full Technical Project Lifecycle
• Defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develops and maintains detailed technical project plans and schedules.
• Tracks progress and adjusts plans as needed.
• Facilitates project meetings and status updates.
• Closes projects with documentation and lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Works closely with clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
• Aligns technical project goals with organizational priorities.
• Manages stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Resolves conflicts and escalates issues appropriately.
• Ensures collaboration across departments.
• Oversees Technical Implementation
• Coordinates system configuration, integration, and testing.
• Partners with vendors and internal teams on technical deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Supports go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Troubleshoots technical issues during deployment.
• Monitors Budget and Resource Allocation
• Develops and manages project budgets.
• Tracks expenditures and forecasts costs.
• Allocates internal and external resources.
• Identifies and mitigates resource constraints.
• Prepares financial and resource utilization reports.
• Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards
• Adheres to HIPAA, HITECH, and internal compliance policies.
• Coordinates with legal and compliance teams.
• Documents decisions and maintains audit trails.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Integrates quality improvement into project planning.
• Organizational Improvement
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Mentors junior technical project staff and shares best practices.
• Participates in project portfolio reviews.
• Promotes standardization and documentation.
• Leads or contributes to training sessions.
• MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
• Participates in strategic planning and IT governance meetings.
• Assists with vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Supports disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Attends professional development and industry events.
• Conducts post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level