Sr. Project Manager - Academic Affairs

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal direction, provides project management expertise in management of one or more assigned projects. 

The Sr. Project Manager provides management expertise for research and academic facility initiatives across UT Southwestern. Reporting to the Director of Space Planning & Facilities – Academic Affairs, this role oversees assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, schedules, and institutional standards. The position serves as a key liaison between Academic Affairs and departmental stakeholders, translating academic and research needs into executable project plans. Success in this role requires strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills to support strategic space planning efforts, guide departments through approved processes, and deliver timely, high-quality outcomes aligned with the Provost and Dean’s priorities.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!



EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in related field 
    Related operational experience may substitute for Master's degree. 
     
  • Experience
    4 years of project management/construction experience 
     

Preferred

  • Education
    Master's Degree 
     
  • Licenses and Certifications
    Project Management Certifications Upon Hire 
     


JOB DUTIES

  • Oversees approved Research and Academics projects to ensure they stay within budget and on schedule.
  • Acts as a liaison to Business Affairs, Health System Affairs, and Academic Affairs organizations and connects with the client to ensure their goals and needs are met.
  • Attends operational meetings to ensure that all key players/stakeholders are involved with the decision making process to achieve goals/objectives.
  • Communicates to executive leadership project time lines, budgets, changes, and/or requests additional funding requirements when needed.
  • Expeditiously resolves issues on site and makes required decisions to keep projects on schedule or meeting budgets.
  • Develops and continually manages project expectations with the key players/ stakeholders by delegating responsibilities and identifying and resolving issues.
  • Partners with departments within Academic Affairs to gather required information/documentation, understand the process and sees projects through to completion
  • Works with the Provost/Dean's office on strategic space planning and/or operational needs for Research and Academics.
  • Guides department Chairs and Administrators with developing project scope of work and submittals using approved UT Southwestern procedures.
  • Provides project status, information, reports to senior leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
 

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