IT Project Manager II

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid workspace position in SLC, UT; must be local (or willing to relocate here), for on-site needs and projects.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The ITS Project Manager II leads technology projects for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Project Management Office, working closely with Radiology IT and clinical/operational partners. This role translates project goals into actionable plans, facilitates collaboration across technical and clinical teams, and ensures successful delivery of IT solutions that support Radiology’s patient-care mission. The PM operates with independence, using standard project management approaches to organize work, manage stakeholders, and drive project execution in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or Business Administration or Computer Science or Health Care Administration or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of project management principles with the ability to tailor methods to diverse technical and clinical environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills that adapt to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and sequence work across multiple projects.
• Sound judgment in navigating ambiguity, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating across teams.
• Comfort with IT concepts, systems, and data needed to manage technical and clinical application projects.
• Projects may involve imaging systems (e.g., PACS, RIS), integrations, modality upgrades, workflow enhancements, and clinical space technology improvements.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in business, healthcare, or IT, including at least two years of formal project management.

Nice To Haves

• Previous project management or project coordinator experience.
• Project Management Professionals (PMPs) with Strong Knowledge of PMI processes.
• Experience working in technical, operational, or healthcare environments.
• Basic project management certification (e.g., CAPM) or willingness to obtain.
• Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or Healthcare Administration.
• PMP, CSM, or other PM-related certification (or ability to obtain).
• IT certifications (e.g., ITIL®, CompTIA).
• Experience in healthcare information systems or healthcare technology project management.
• Knowledge of and experience with Radiology imaging systems (i.e. PACS, RIS).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project intake and priority coordination, and lead and coordinate IT projects from planning through implementation and closure.
• Supports projects tied to information technology, clinical operations, image lifecycle management, diagnostic workflows, and patient-facing technology.
• Develop project scope, schedules, risks, and status reports using standard project management tools.
• Apply appropriate methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) to fit project needs.
• Facilitate effective meetings, communicate progress, and escalate issues proactively.
• Collaborates regularly with Radiology IT leadership, modality managers (CT, MRI, US, X-ray), and clinical stakeholders to coordinate technology implementations.
• Manage risks, changes, and dependencies to support on-time delivery.
• Maintain clear project documentation and support continuous improvement within the PMO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level