Project Manager I- Central Administration at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Responsible for coordination and completion of a wide variety of projects to assist in the implementation and monitoring of healthcare transformation activities.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects.

Oversees all aspects of projects.

Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of project.

Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Interacts with representatives from various departments to develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures related to assigned project(s).

Works within budget, negotiates service contracts, and reports on progress.

Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaboration.

Prepares progress reports for both management and governmental agencies.

Interacts with representatives from various departments to develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures related to assigned project(s).

May prepare/make oral and/or visual presentations.

Develops and maintains project documentation.

Performs a variety of tasks.

May lead and direct the work of others.

Uphold internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years in project/program management.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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