Senior Project Manager - Clinical/Research

In the Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) department, you'll lead strategic, enterprise-level projects that drive innovation and improve patient care. This is more than project management-it's an opportunity to influence technology initiatives that transform healthcare delivery.

What's in it for you?

• Paid Medical Benefits : MD Anderson covers 100% of medical benefits for employees, plus dental and vision options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) : Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to help you recharge.
• Retirement Plans : Secure your future with robust retirement programs and employer contributions.
• Professional Growth : Access to leadership development, advanced training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Mission-Driven Work : Your projects will directly impact patient care, research, and operational excellence.

***Ideal candidate will have clinical project management experience with proven experience managing large, complex, and strategic technology projects in a fast-paced environment. Including, but not limited to: Epic EHR System & Ancillary Clinical Systems or similar***

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment

• Motivate and guide project teams toward common goals.
• Demonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coach and mentor TDI Project Managers and contract PM resources.
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations and demonstrate project value.
• Collaborate with sponsors and key team members to ensure requirements are captured accurately.

Domain Expertise

• Apply best practices and methodologies for portfolio, resource, and project management.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and status reports.
• Ensure timely updates in PMO platforms and customer approvals for system readiness.
• Oversee resource allocation and financial management to keep projects within budget.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate technical requirements, training plans, and transition to operations.

Organizational Efficiency

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide regular updates and ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope and budget.
• Assess challenges, propose solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Adapt to changing environments and stakeholder needs.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental goals.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 6 years Experience to include five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services. or
• Required: 4 years Experience is required to include three years in project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Clinical project management experience, 6+ years of experience leading cross-functional, large-scale and high-complex programs and/or projects that were implemented enterprise-wide, 5+ years of experience with implementing technology, data and/or innovation solutions, and 5+ years of experience creating and delivering presentations for Executive Leadership.
• Preferred skills: Epic EHR System, Ancillary Systems or similar.

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule (onsite and remote), prefer a candidate in the local Houston area. Will need to travel to other facilities in the Houston area.


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.