Project Director - AI

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Project Director for Project Management within the Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) PMO. The Project Director for Project Management plays a critical leadership role guiding project teams, aligning initiatives to enterprise strategy, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex programs across a diverse portfolio. The TDI PMO supports enterprise-wide technology, data, and innovation initiatives, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable, high-impact projects.

The Project Director for Project Management will operate at the intersection of strategic planning and execution, serving as a liaison between portfolio leaders, sponsors, and technical teams. This Project Director for Project Management ensures adherence to PMO standards while driving efficiency, collaboration, and measurable outcomes across multiple large-scale initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree or master's, significant project and program management experience within application and/or infrastructure services, and a strong track record of leading large, complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. Preferred candidates demonstrate experience leading AI implementations, managing technology and innovation programs, and operating in healthcare environments, along with strong communication, leadership, and proactive problem‑solving capabilities.

Salary:
Minimum $70.43 - Midpoint $87.98 - Maximum $105.53 per hour

Work Location:
Houston Medical Center

Work Schedule:
Hybrid Onsite/Remote

• Employer-paid medical coverage beginning day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

• Motivate, inspire, and guide workforce and project teams toward shared goals while coaching and mentoring for growth.
• Oversee team performance and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Manage recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel.
• Align initiatives with organizational objectives and support TDI leadership in portfolio planning.
• Apply business acumen to evaluate industry trends, financial considerations, and operational needs.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate value, manage expectations, and provide process guidance.

• Lead large, complex programs and projects from initiation through closure following PMO standards.
• Define project expectations and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Document decision‑making processes and project changes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define system requirements, specifications, and architecture.
• Coordinate testing, training, and production support model development for end users.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and adherence to PMO processes and performance metrics.

• Oversee allocation of human, financial, and operational resources.
• Identify resource needs and communicate constraints with leadership and stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting activities.
• Monitor project financials and ensure adherence to budget expectations.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting schedule, scope, and cost.
• Initiate corrective actions to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Evaluate and improve processes, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency.
• Promote consistency and accuracy of project data across reporting.

• Communicate clear expectations regarding deliverables, timelines,…