IT Project Manager

Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/22/2025

Requisition Number
PRN42599B

Job Title
IT Project Manager

Working Title
IT Project Manager

Job Grade
F

FLSA Code
Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
58300 to 84249

Close Date
10/22/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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

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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 required

Often: Office environment

Seldom: 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 required

Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking

Often: Sitting, bending, twisting

Seldom: 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.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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