Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office

Job Details

Job Summary

This is not just project management—this is your opportunity to shape the strategic future of academic medicine.

At The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, we are building a world-class academic medical center, and the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a critical role in driving the strategic transformation of our institution. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Manager who is energized by the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that support our five-year strategic plan, .

This is your chance to lead complex, cross-functional efforts that touch every part of our academic, research, and healthcare mission—from referral strategy and expansion planning to workforce transformation. You’ll work side-by-side with a talented team of project managers and executive leaders to deliver results that drive real change across Central Texas and beyond.

Why Join Us

At The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School we’re not just managing timelines and deliverables—we’re building something bigger : a better model for health and care. As part of our central EPMO, you’ll join a highly collaborative team committed to excellence, stewardship, and impact. Here, you will :

Lead strategic, mission-driven projects at a top-tier research university and medical school

Collaborate across academic, clinical, and administrative units to implement meaningful change

Influence institutional direction at the intersection of data, innovation, and execution

Thrive in a culture of creativity, compassion, and continuous learning

You will join a mission-driven institution during a transformational time and have the unique opportunity to build an Enterprise Project Management Office from the ground up, influence the culture and daily direction of our team, and directly impact the future of academic medicine and

Excellence

Impact

Collaboration

Compassion

Humility

Stewardship

What You'll Do

Lead High-Stakes, Mission-Aligned Projects

Manage the full lifecycle of strategic projects—from scoping and planning to delivery and evaluation

Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and budgets

Proactively identify risks, track issues, and ensure alignment with institutional goals and compliance standards

Partner with Stakeholders & Drive Change

Serve as a key liaison to clinical, research, and academic stakeholders

Communicate clearly and regularly with leadership and project sponsors

Build trust and collaboration across departments while leading cross-functional teams

Leverage Data to Drive Outcomes

Work alongside a dedicated project coordinator to deliver executive reports, project updates, risk logs, and strategic documentation

Present weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates to key governance bodies

Use data insights to inform decisions and anticipate roadblocks

Support Meetings & Events with Excellence

Plan and execute project-related meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and logistics

Collaborate with administrative support to manage communication and follow-ups

Ensure all stakeholders remain informed and aligned at every stage of project execution

Contribute to a High-Performing Team

Lead with accountability, transparency, and curiosity

Support enterprise-wide initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned by senior leadership

Help shape our project management culture through process improvement and collaboration

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or a related field

2–5 years of professional experience managing projects in a complex organizational environment

Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools

Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in a related field

2+ years of experience in a healthcare, clinical, or academic setting

Expertise in executive-level reporting, change management, and enterprise planning

Salary Range

80,000 + depending on qualifications

Total Rewards

Competitive health benefits, with full-time employee premiums covered at 100%

Voluntary vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays

A defined benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds

Additional voluntary retirement programs : 403(b) and 457(b)

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Robust training through LinkedIn Learning, plus other professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

An expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets

Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID

Free rides on all Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

For details, see : Required Materials

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; you will be able to multi-select additional 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 for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to 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 presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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.