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 varied 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.

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

Work Location:
Houston Medical Center

The work schedule is Hybrid Onsite/Remote

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact programs that directly support UT MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer, while working alongside innovative leaders in technology, data, and healthcare. The Project Director for Project Management contributes to meaningful organizational transformation while benefiting from a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting 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.

• 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…