Project Manager Senior (Special Projects - Research & Innovation)

Job Description Manages the overall delivery of assigned projects from initiation through completion. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. May supervise or mentor lower level team members. Responsibilities Manages resources, schedules, financials and adheres to project management internal control guidelines throughout the full systems life cycle. Conducts project meetings and provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and works creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Provides analytical guidance and reports status regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Develops and recommends budgeting, cost controls, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Critical Thinking Skills – Ability to arrive at accurate conclusions and solutions by visualizing new potentials, and by identifying, defining and analyzing problems and situations using rational and intuitive processes. Leadership – Ability to attract and mobilize energies and talents; to work towards a shared purpose in the best interests of the organization, the people comprising it and the people it serves. Communication – Ability to shape others' understanding in ways that capture interest, inform and gain support. Project Management – Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality. Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is required. Experience Seven (7) years of experience managing increasingly complex projects is required. Licenses & Certifications PMP is required. Required Skills Seven (7) years of experience managing increasingly complex projects is required. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48. Benefits Overview Medical UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day‑care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses. Retirement Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before‑ or after‑tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off Front‑loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year. Discounts Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr