Job Posting Title:
Director, Enterprise Project Management Office----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Mar 23, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Dell Medical School is seeking a Director for the Enterprise Project Management Office
The Director of Program Management (Non-Technical) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for complex, cross-functional programs that advance the healthcare, academic, and research mission of Dell Medical School. This role partners with senior leaders across clinical, administrative, and academic domains to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives. The Director is responsible for developing and institutionalizing program management best practices, methodologies, and toolkits that drive consistency, accountability, and measurable value. This role fosters an environment of continuous improvement and ensures that all programs are aligned with organizational priorities, delivered on time and within budget, and positioned to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Leads Program Strategy, Execution, and Financial Oversight
Defines program goals, scope, and success metrics aligned with organizational strategy.
Oversees the execution of multiple interrelated projects under each program.
Ensures integration across departments and functions.
Manages program timelines, budgets, and deliverables, including financial forecasting and resource allocation.
Ensures fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional financial policies and constraints.
Adjusts program plans based on evolving priorities, risks, and financial performance.
Oversees Program Governance and Risk Management
Establishes governance structures and escalation protocols.
Identifies and mitigates program-level risks and dependencies.
Ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Facilitates program steering committees and executive briefings.
Maintains documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Manages Program Management Office (PMO) Staff
Recruits, develops, and evaluates program and project managers.
Aligns team structure and capacity with program portfolio needs.
Promotes an environment of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Provides coaching and mentorship to emerging leaders.
Oversees performance management and succession planning.
Drives Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Develops and executes communication strategies for program visibility.
Facilitates alignment across executive sponsors and operational leaders.
Resolves conflicts and ensures stakeholder buy-in.
Leads cross-functional working groups and advisory councils.
Supports Organizational Change and Transformation
Integrates change management into program planning and execution.
Assesses organizational readiness and adoption.
Partners with HR and Communications to develop training and support materials.
Monitors post-implementation outcomes and feedback.
Adjusts strategies based on lessons learned and stakeholder input.
Monitors Program Portfolio Performance
Tracks KPIs and ROI across programs.
Prepares executive dashboards and performance reports.
Conducts program reviews and continuous improvement assessments.
Recommends reprioritization based on strategic shifts.
Ensures alignment with financial and operational constraints.
Participates in enterprise strategic planning and board-level presentations.
Leads special initiatives or crisis response programs.
Represents the organization at industry events and professional forums.
Supports grant applications and external funding proposals.
Conducts benchmarking and environmental scans.
Strategic Agility
Sees ahead clearly and anticipates future consequences and trends.
Aligns programs with long-term goals.
Anticipates risks and opportunities.
Dealing with Ambiguity
Copes effectively with change and make decisions without full information.
Makes sound decisions in uncertain environments.
Encourages adaptive thinking.
Portfolio Management and Leadership
Oversees a collection of program to ensure alignment and resource optimization.
Balances competing priorities.
Guides program managers in execution.
Communication Skills
Clearly and effectively conveys information to different audiences.
Tailors messages.
Facilitates productive discussions.
Organizational Agility
Understands how organizations work and navigates formal/informal structures.
Builds cross-functional coalitions
Leverages influence networks
Teamwork and Collaboration
Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
Builds strong relationships
Resolves conflicts constructively
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or related field.
7 years of program or project management experience.
Experience in leadership or management role.
Higher education and/or academic medicine experience. Fewer years of experience could be balanced by deep healthcare experience.
Experience with Microsoft Project
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
10 years of program or project management experience.
5 years in a healthcare setting or large matrixed organization.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Prosci Change Management Certification
Program Managers
Project Managers
Coordinators
Operational Budget Range: $2M – $6M annually (excluding compensation)
Includes:
Salaries and benefits for PMO staff
Program management tools and software
Professional development and certifications
External consultants and vendors
Administrative and travel expenses
Autonomous Decisions: Program structure, team assignments, vendor selection, risk mitigation strategies.
Requires Approval: Capital investments, enterprise-wide policy changes, strategic reprioritization, and cross-departmental resource shifts.
$155,000 + depending on qualifications
Standard office equipment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard.
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
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