Job Details

IT Project Manager

Position Number: 6403251
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Computing - Management/Director

IT Project Manager

Job Summary

Is fast-paced work, a culturally diverse team with an excellent team culture something you are looking for in your next job? If so, there is an immediate opening for an IT Project Manager for the University of Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC). The mission of the DCC is to accelerate the translation of research to bedside.
This position will be responsible for planning and execution of projects assigned by the IT Manager of the IT Project Management Office and IT Director. The Project Manager will work with a cross-functional team, which includes program directors, administrative staff, report developers, statisticians, data managers, IT staff and other project stakeholders. Typical projects include new initiatives and implementation of new technologies. This position will report to the IT Manager. This position is listed as hybrid meaning the selected candidate would need to live local or be willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects within the information technology department.

Essential Functions

Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects
Think creatively about solutions to technical and non-technical problems
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Facilitate effective meetings that produce clear action and consensus
Ensure that project plan is consistent with project design and requirements
Build trusting relationships within and beyond the IT Team to achieve the goals and contribute to the success of the Utah DCC.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredOften: Office environmentSeldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walkingOften: Sitting, bending, twistingSeldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Preferences
Preferred skills include:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Project Lifecycle Methodologies
Strong analytical, leadership, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written
Experience with JIRA, MS Project, Tableau Reporting
Background in project management and strategic planning skills

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42599B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: 02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 58300 to 84249
Close Date: 10/22/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186216