Senior Project Manager - Business​/Infrastructure

Overview

In the Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) department, you'll lead enterprise-wide, high-impact projects that modernize infrastructure and optimize business operations. This is more than project management—it's an opportunity to drive strategic initiatives that transform healthcare delivery and operational excellence.

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs and projects with enterprise-wide impact.
• Motivate and guide project teams toward common goals.
• Coach and mentor TDI Project Managers and contract PM resources.
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations and demonstrate project value.
• Collaborate with sponsors and key team members to ensure requirements are captured accurately.

• Apply best practices and methodologies for portfolio, resource, and project management.
• Develop and maintain project documents including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and status reports.
• Ensure timely updates in PMO platforms and customer approvals for system readiness.
• Oversee resource allocation and financial management to keep projects within budget.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate technical requirements, training plans, and transition to operations.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide regular updates and ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope and budget.
• Assess challenges, propose solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Adapt to changing environments and stakeholder needs.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental goals.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred:
  Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

• Required:
  
  6 years of experience including five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services; or
• Required:
  
  4 years of experience including three years in project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services, with a preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Business and infrastructure PM experience, renovation/construction technology background, 6+ years of experience leading cross-functional, large-scale and high-complex programs and/or projects that were implemented enterprise-wide, 5+ years of experience implementing technology, data and/or innovation solutions, and 5+ years of experience creating and delivering presentations for Executive Leadership. Experience with Service Now.

This position has a hybrid schedule (onsite and remote). Prefer local candidates in the Houston area.

• Certified PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status.

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Work Week:
  Days
• Salary Range: $123,000 – $185,000
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position:
  Yes
• Referral Bonus Available:
  Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available:
  No