Technical Project Manager III

Overview

Technical Project Manager III

Join the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) as a Technical Project Manager, where your work will directly enable innovative clinical research at the University of Utah and across national partners. This position is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects across the DCC. This is a growth-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The Utah DCC supports large-scale health data infrastructure that underpins national emergency response, clinical registries, and federal research initiatives.

The Technical PM will work with a cross-functional team, including program directors, administrative staff, report developers, statisticians, data managers, IT staff and other project stakeholders. Typical projects include new initiatives and implementation of new technologies. Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules.

Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Technical Project Managers and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit Utah DCC (website): (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./UtahDCC

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package. You can learn more about the great benefits of working for the University of Utah at: benefits.utah.edu

Technical Project Manager, III

• Establish project teams and provide overall direction for technical projects from initiation through delivery. Perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management. Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules. Maintain and report project status and monitor progress of all team members. Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
  
  Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• This is a career-level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P35243, Grade: P20. Expected Pay Range: $74,535 to $90,779.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Job Levels

• Technical Project Managers, III: Requires a bachelor s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Proficient in Spanish
• Experience with Confluence / Jira
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) data

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN
45657B

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Location:

Mostly remote work option available with occasional on-campus meetings required at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Travel:
May require occasional travel.

Department: 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range: $74,535 to $90,779

Close Date: 7/23/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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