Project Manager

DetailsOpen Date 05/04/2026Requisition Number PRN44918BJob Title Operations Project ManagersWorking Title Project ManagerCareer Progression Track P00Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - SkilledFLSA Code AdministrativePatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryMonday-Friday 8-5Schedule may varyVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00220 - AnesthesiologyLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 50,000 - 90,000 DOEClose Date 06/15/2026Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/17/2026Job SummaryThe Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is seeking a motivated and professional Project Manager to plan and execute internal operations/non-technical projects from initiation through delivery. In this role, you will gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to define deliverables. Focus on execution and managing the functional elements of the project. Ensure that all targets and requirements are met and are completed on schedule and within budget. Work closely with various internal administrators and faculty to ensure successful completion of projects. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.ResponsibilitiesOperations Project ManagerPlan and execute internal operations/non-technical projects from initiation through delivery. Gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to define deliverables. Focus on execution and managing the functional elements of the project. Ensure that all targets and requirements are met and are completed on schedule and within budget. Work closely with various internal departments to ensure successful completion of projects. Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.Minimum QualificationsEQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:Operations Project Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Operations Project Manager, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.Operations Project Manager, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.PreferencesSuperior organizational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills including written and verbalGeneral accounting & finance knowledgeUniversity administrative experienceFaculty Academic Affairs experienceThe ability to effectively & diplomatically address and resolve complex situations of a sensitive and/or confidential natureType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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