Project Director - (Technology, Data and Innovation)

Managerial / Professional

The Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) PMO Project Director for Project Management is charged with the overall responsibility of their assigned direct reports and team's deliverables, including but not limited to scope, cost, schedule, and quality. The Project Director will serve a dual role as the liaison for TDI Portfolio Leaders and Project Sponsors to translate strategic vision into actionable projects, identifying resource needs, and will also be responsible for managing large, complex programs and / or projects. The position assumes responsibility for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the projects following TDI PMO standards. This dynamic leader must possess strong people leadership, customer service, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strategic Alignment

1. Leadership. Motivate, inspire, and guide workforce and project teams towards common goals while coaching / mentoring for growth and development. Responsible for team oversight and ensuring successful deliveries. Manage recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel.

2. Strategic Thinking. Align initiatives with the organization's overall objectives and understand how projects impact the business. Assist TDI Leadership with strategic planning of projects within a portfolio.

3. Business Acumen. Comprehend business matters, industry trends, and financial principles to make recommendations and informed decisions value and impact-based while participate on meetings with customers to maintain working knowledge of institutional operations and needs.

4. Stakeholder Management. Engage with leaders and stakeholders to demonstrate the value of the effort and manage their expectations while guiding on best practices and provide process education to ensure consistency and accuracy of data. Provide support on project management to ensure timely, consistent and accurate data.

Domain Expertise

1. Best Practices and Methodologies. Possess in-depth knowledge of various frameworks to drive best practices supporting project management. Adheres to best practices and guiding principles driving adoption for all deliverables.

2. Resource Management. Oversee the allocation of human, financial, and other resources to ensure initiatives have what they need to succeed. Communicate and facilitate resource allocation and constraints discussions with stakeholders, sponsors and leadership. Identify resources need to support programs / projects.

3. Financial Management. Support budget, financial forecast and cost analysis to ensure projects and operational expenses stay within budget. Support reports on comprehensive financials.

4. Risk Management. Proactively identify, assess, and minimize potential risks. Devises and initiates actions to keep programs / projects on schedule, within budget and scope.

5. Technical Expertise. Drive quality of work and deliverables assigned to the team while defining metrics for performance and championing the adoption of TDI PMO established processes and platform. Demonstrate continued knowledge and expertise in project management capabilities, guiding principles, and best practices. Manage programs and / or multiple large projects defining project expectations of all project stakeholders. Collaborate with project team and end-user for input into implementation activities and deliverables. Document decision-making and changes. Work with technical team to document technical requirements, specifications and design for system hardware, software and architecture. Coordinate development and delivery of testing & training for end-users and customer groups. Coordinate development & documentation of production support model.

Organizational Efficiency

1. Communication. Effectively convey ideas, both written and verbal, to various stakeholders and utilize appropriate communication channels. Communicate clear expectations on deliverables, timelines, and challenges.

2. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making. Assess situations, evaluate options, and make sound choices to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes. Help resolve issues managed by direct and indirect reports.

3. Process Improvement. Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality of deliverables.

4. Interpersonal Skills. Build relationships, foster teamwork, and manage conflicts constructively to enhance team cohesion while conducting 1 : 1 meeting with direct reports, providing feedback, and annual performance evaluations. Develop and maintain relationships with programs / projects key stakeholders, internal and external customers and vendors.

5. Adaptability. Flexibility in approach to navigating changing environments and stakeholder needs.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required : Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred : Master's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Work Schedule : This position is remote but you must be willing to work onsite in the Houston, Texas Medical Center area daily or as needed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.