Senior Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager (912535)

Job Description – Senior Technical Project Manager (912535)

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!

Position will lead and manage complex projects across infrastructure, cloud, AI, data, and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and IT governance frameworks. This role requires strong IT experience and a deep understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance to ensure projects adhere to industry standards and internal policies. The incumbent must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This position does not support H1B visa sponsorship.

Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 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

• 7 years managing medium to large scale information technology related projects OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, eleven (11) years managing medium to large scale information technology related projects
• Experience in communicating with executives.
• Working knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management best practices.
• Strong expertise in cutting‑edge technologies with proven project management skills to drive innovation, mitigate risks, and achieve business objectives within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Excels at coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing project life cycles, and driving technology initiatives that deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions while maintaining robust oversight and stakeholder communication.

• (PMP) Project Management Professional Certification

Master’s Degree

• Project Planning & Execution:
  Document requirements, scope, objectives, goals, milestones, benefits, deliverables, resources, systems, constraints, standards of performance, risks, and success criteria for all assigned projects; develop detailed project plans and schedules; coordinate and lead cross‑functional technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Budgeting:
  Participate in the annual budget planning process as it pertains to a given program.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Ensure projects adhere to IT governance frameworks, risk management policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls; facilitate audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors; communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly and effectively.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Technical Expertise:
  Apply strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, AI technologies, data management, and cybersecurity principles to guide project decisions and troubleshooting.
• Resource Coordination:
  Manage allocation of resources across projects, balancing priorities to optimize productivity and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical requirements, and business objectives.
• Work Authorization and Change Control:
  Manage project change requests and adapt project plans accordingly, ensuring minimal disruption and…