SOM Project Manager

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Open Date 09/04/2026 Requisition Number PRN46134B Job Title SOM Project Manager Working Title SOM Project Manager Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 30 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 72,800 Close Date 12/04/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

This position is responsible to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific project which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables. The incumbent works closely with upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule. Coordinates internal resources and vendors to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.
• Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determines the resources required to complete the project
• Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the activities required.
• Determines objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
• Executes the project according to the project plan.
• Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensures the project deliverables are on time, within budget and meet quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Two years of applicable experience.

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The 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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalency?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only