Project Manager (Technical

Project Manager (Technical)

General Notes As part of UT Dell Medical School's transformation into a world-class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this approximately 18-month implementation, we are recruiting both permanent and project-based HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027

This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2027. The position may be eligible for extension beyond the anticipated end date based on continued business or program needs, funding availability, and satisfactory work performance. Any extension is contingent upon applicable review and approval and is not guaranteed.

The Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system.

This role partners with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards.

• Manages Full Technical Project Lifecycle
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide status updates.
• Close projects with appropriate documentation and lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
• Align technical project goals with organizational priorities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Resolve conflicts and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ensure effective collaboration across departments.
• Oversees Technical Implementation
• Coordinate system configuration, integration, and testing activities.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Support go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during deployment.
• Monitors Budget and Resource Allocation
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Track expenditures and forecast project costs.
• Allocate internal and external resources.
• Identify and mitigate resource constraints.
• Prepare financial and resource utilization reports.
• Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards
• Adhere to HIPAA, HITECH, and internal compliance policies.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams.
• Document decisions and maintain appropriate audit trails.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Integrate quality improvement into project planning.
• Organizational Improvement
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior technical project staff and share best practices.
• Participate in project portfolio reviews.
• Promote standardization and documentation.
• Lead or contribute to training sessions.
• Marginal or Periodic Functions
• Participate in strategic planning and IT governance meetings.
• Assist with vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Attend professional development and industry events.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Project Management Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve project goals.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Deliver results consistently.
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate commitment to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with users and project sponsors.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans.
• Ensu…