Technical Project Manager Software Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Posting Title:
Senior Technical Project Manager, Enterprise IT Initiatives
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
The Senior Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross-functional technical projects that support strategic and operational initiatives across the healthcare system. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards. The Senior Technical Project Manager collaborates closely with IT teams, clinical informatics, business analysts, and operational leaders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. This position plays a critical role in advancing performance, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Manages Full Technical Project Lifecycle

• Defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develops and maintains detailed technical project plans and schedules.
• Tracks progress and adjusts plans as needed.
• Facilitates project meetings and status updates.
• Closes projects with documentation and lessons learned.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Works closely with clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
• Aligns technical project goals with organizational priorities.
• Manages stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Resolves conflicts and escalates issues appropriately.
• Ensures collaboration across departments.

Oversees Technical Implementation

• Coordinates system configuration, integration, and testing.
• Partners with vendors and internal teams on technical deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Supports go-live activities and post-implementation support.
• Troubleshoots technical issues during deployment.

Monitors Budget and Resource Allocation

• Develops and manages project budgets.
• Tracks expenditures and forecasts costs.
• Allocates internal and external resources.
• Identifies and mitigates resource constraints.
• Prepares financial and resource utilization reports.

Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards

• Adheres to HIPAA, HITECH, and internal compliance policies.
• Coordinates with legal and compliance teams.
• Documents decisions and maintains audit trails.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Integrates quality improvement into project planning.

Organizational Improvement

• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Mentors junior technical project staff and shares best practices.
• Participates in project portfolio reviews.
• Promotes standardization and documentation.
• Leads or contributes to training sessions.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in strategic planning and IT governance meetings.
• Assists with vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Supports disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Attends professional development and industry events.
• Conducts post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Project Management

• Plans, organizes, and manages resources to achieve project goals.
• Develops and executes detailed project plans.
• Manages scope, schedule, and budget.
• Delivers results consistently.

Customer Focus

• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationships with users and sponsors
• Translates needs into actionable plans
• Ensures satisfaction post-implementation

Technical Learning

• Grasps new technologies quickly and applies them effectively.
• Understands system architecture and integration.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Keeps current with industry trends.

Dealing with Ambiguity

• Exhibits confidence in navigating uncertainty and making decisions with incomplete information.
• Adjusts plans as new data emerges
• Maintains focus under pressure
• Makes informed decisions in dynamic environments

Organizational Agility

• Understands how to get things done through formal and informal channels.
• Navigates complex structures.
• Builds cross-functional relationships.
• Influences without direct authority.

Drive Results

• Consistently meets goals and deadlines.
• Sets clear priorities.
• Tracks progress and adjusts as needed.
• Holds self and others accountable.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in managing technical projects in a healthcare or enterprise IT environment.
• Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Project Management, or a related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in healthcare IT project management.
• Experience with EHR systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project methodologies.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Salary Range
OPEN
Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.