University of Utah Health Research
Technical Project Manager
University of Utah Health Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Join the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) as a Technical Project Manager and help accelerate innovative clinical research at the University of Utah and national partners.
Job Title:
Technical Project Manager
Employment Type:
Full Time, Day Shift – Campus, Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay Rate Range:
Based on Experience (salary range $140,800–$211,200).
Open Date:
11/24/2025
Close Date:
02/24/2026
Job Summary The Technical Project Manager leads cross‑functional teams to plan, manage, and complete technical projects across the DCC. Work with program directors, administrators, developers, statisticians, data managers, IT staff, and other stakeholders to deliver new initiatives and technology implementations. Provide overall direction from initiation to delivery, perform requirements, estimation, and budget management, formulate scope and delivery strategies, establish milestones, and maintain project status updates.
Responsibilities
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery.
Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management.
Formulate project scope, delivery strategies, and establish milestones/schedules.
Maintain and report project status; monitor progress of all team members.
Gather required data from end‑users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications.
Serve as liaison between technical and non‑technical departments to ensure all targets and requirements are met.
Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
Lead project delivery, ensuring results are achieved on time, within cost, and at the required quality.
Maintain risk and issue logs; define action/mitigation plans with named owners and timelines.
Coach and mentor junior project managers; guide selection and development of team members.
Collaborate to improve IT delivery methodology covering tools, sourcing, processes, and quality assurance.
Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences; facilitate effective meetings that produce clear action and consensus.
Build trusting relationships within and beyond the IT team to achieve the goals and contribute to the success of the Utah DCC.
Essential Functions
Accountable for delivery of multiple projects, ensuring agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
Manage and mitigate risks and issues associated with owned projects, creating clear action plans.
Mentor and coach junior project managers, ensuring talent and capabilities development.
Drive continuous improvement of IT delivery methodology.
Think creatively about technical and non‑technical solutions.
Ensure IT plans align with project design and requirements.
Benefits
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
Professional development opportunities
Job Levels & Qualifications Technical Project Managers, II – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related experience.
Technical Project Managers, III – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related experience.
Technical Project Managers, IV – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Master’s degree in a related field
EEO Statement The University of Utah values diversity and offers programs supporting students and improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The University does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Additional Information The University of Utah is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires may enroll in URS before becoming eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for details.
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Job Title:
Technical Project Manager
Employment Type:
Full Time, Day Shift – Campus, Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay Rate Range:
Based on Experience (salary range $140,800–$211,200).
Open Date:
11/24/2025
Close Date:
02/24/2026
Job Summary The Technical Project Manager leads cross‑functional teams to plan, manage, and complete technical projects across the DCC. Work with program directors, administrators, developers, statisticians, data managers, IT staff, and other stakeholders to deliver new initiatives and technology implementations. Provide overall direction from initiation to delivery, perform requirements, estimation, and budget management, formulate scope and delivery strategies, establish milestones, and maintain project status updates.
Responsibilities
Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through to delivery.
Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management.
Formulate project scope, delivery strategies, and establish milestones/schedules.
Maintain and report project status; monitor progress of all team members.
Gather required data from end‑users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications.
Serve as liaison between technical and non‑technical departments to ensure all targets and requirements are met.
Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
Lead project delivery, ensuring results are achieved on time, within cost, and at the required quality.
Maintain risk and issue logs; define action/mitigation plans with named owners and timelines.
Coach and mentor junior project managers; guide selection and development of team members.
Collaborate to improve IT delivery methodology covering tools, sourcing, processes, and quality assurance.
Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences; facilitate effective meetings that produce clear action and consensus.
Build trusting relationships within and beyond the IT team to achieve the goals and contribute to the success of the Utah DCC.
Essential Functions
Accountable for delivery of multiple projects, ensuring agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
Manage and mitigate risks and issues associated with owned projects, creating clear action plans.
Mentor and coach junior project managers, ensuring talent and capabilities development.
Drive continuous improvement of IT delivery methodology.
Think creatively about technical and non‑technical solutions.
Ensure IT plans align with project design and requirements.
Benefits
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
Professional development opportunities
Job Levels & Qualifications Technical Project Managers, II – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related experience.
Technical Project Managers, III – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related experience.
Technical Project Managers, IV – Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Master’s degree in a related field
EEO Statement The University of Utah values diversity and offers programs supporting students and improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The University does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Additional Information The University of Utah is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires may enroll in URS before becoming eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for details.
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