Job Description

Job Summary
Is fast-paced work, a culturally diverse team with an excellent team culture something you are looking for in your next job? If so, the Division of Pediatric Critical Care has an immediate opening for an IT Project Manager for the Clinical Research Enterprise Data Coordinating Center (CRE). The mission of the CRE is to accelerate the translation of research to bedside.
This position will be responsible for planning and execution of projects assigned by the IT Manager of the IT Project Management Office and IT Director. The Project Manager will work with a cross-functional team, which includes 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. This position will report to the IT Manager. This position is listed as hybrid meaning the selected candidate would need to live local or be willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects.
Think creatively about solutions to technical and non-technical problems.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Facilitate effective meetings that produce clear action and consensus.
Ensure that project plan is consistent with project design and requirements.
Build trusting relationships within and beyond the IT Team to achieve the goals and contribute to the success of the Utah DCC.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Often: Office environment
Seldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking
Often: Sitting, bending, twisting
Seldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Project Lifecycle Methodologies.
Strong analytical, leadership, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills.
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
Experience with JIRA, MS Project, Tableau Reporting.
Background in project management and strategic planning skills.
Applicants will be screened according to preferences.