Sr. Project Manager - CPFD/Transition Planning

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal direction to provide project management expertise in management of multiple projects or more complex projects for the Hospital and Ambulatory clinics in Health System Affairs. Will work directly with or in partnership with facilities, architects, engineers, consultants and various support teams in the execution of new construction, renovations and evaluation of existing facilities.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field
  

• Experience
  5 years of project management experience or
  9 years managing medium to large scale clinical projects and experience in communicating with executives in lieu of bachelors degree
  

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field
  

• Experience
  Prior Healthcare facility construction/renovation and activation experience
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Eligibility for and plans to obtain project management certification desired
  Licensure and experience in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or similar a plus
  

JOB DUTIES

• The primary purpose of the Sr. Project Manager position is to provide project management expertise for multiple assigned projects, support the UTSW Health System leadership goals and objectives and mentor other project managers.
• In collaboration with senior management owners and stakeholders from various departments, manage and define project scope, goals and deliverables that support Health System performance improvement goals; develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents; communicate effectively project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Review staff project plans and aid in execution of plans. Ensure all projects include current state analysis with operational processes and data analysis, future state creation including pilots with proven success metrics, and detailed execution.
• Work with all levels to understand operations, develop plans and workflow, and execute change management. Ensure communications at all levels from department chairs to clinic staff.
• Work closely with project owners/stakeholders on an ongoing basis; estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Assess needs for additional staff and/or resources and communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team in collaboration with senior management; identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Take full ownership of the entire project life cycle, ensuring successful delivery that includes all phases from initiation to deployment, whether for one major initiative or several minor ones simultaneously.
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned with and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Participate in or lead feasibility studies, vendor selections, and proposals for evaluation by the relevant key stakeholders
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations. Aid project managers in defining roles for each project team member to ensure all work is completed.
• Help determine the frequency and develop the content of status reports from the project team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas; proactively manage changes in project scope; identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria that support customer goals and the mission of the university and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project. Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
• Build, develop and grow any relationships vital to the success of the project. Mentor other project managers including resolving conflicts within the project team in collaboration with senior management.
• Conduct post project reviews and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Training staff members on these tools and best practices.
• Supervise and/or mentor staff in performance of duties. Provides advice and guidance to lower-level project managers and specialists as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.