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
This role will provide dedicated senior project management support to the Office of Health System Affairs – Pediatric Services in key areas of operations, negotiations, and planning for the clinical pediatric enterprise at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Primary responsibilities will include position approval and tracking management, collaborating with clinical departments, and coordinating initiatives associated with the Joint Pediatric Enterprise (JPE) and its associated leadership structure. The Senior Project Manager will be an integral team member who will work closely with directors and AVPs as well as liaise with internal and external stakeholders to lead projects and provide deliverables that support the advancement of the goals of the enterprise.

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

• Experience
  4 years of project management/health care experience

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree in related field

• Licenses and Certifications
  Project Management Certifications

JOB DUTIES

• Provides strategic oversight and direction for multiple, high-priority projects within the pediatric faculty practice, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes.
• Defines project scopes, goals, timelines, and deliverables, working directly with executive leadership, department heads, and external partners to achieve project success.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, relieving the director of complex, high-level responsibilities that require in-depth knowledge of institutional policies, operations, and partnerships.
• Leads the development, review, and refinement of critical documents, reports, presentations, and analyses, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional objectives.
• Establishes and fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including department leadership, faculty, and third-party partners, to support clinical operations and strategic collaborations.
• Assist directors in planning, negotiating, and problem-solving challenges that arise during partnerships.
• Contributes to projects tied to JPE Governance, Committees and Board of Directors meetings to ensure effective coordination and execution.
• Performs financial analysis and utilizes problem-solving methodologies to improve operations and coordination of services.
• Oversees and enhances the design, execution, and effectiveness of internal control systems, ensuring compliance with operational, financial, and regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, policies, and procedures to uphold institutional integrity.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive organizational information.
• Performs other high-level 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.