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Position Overview:
As a Project Manager at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI), you will lead cross-functional projects that support improvements in mental health care, research, education, and community programs. You will work closely with HMHI leadership, sponsors, clinical teams, and administrative departments to manage projects from planning through completion. Your ability to bring clarity, structure, and alignment to complex initiatives will directly support the institute’s mission and long-term goals.

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.

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.

Location:
Huntsman Mental Health Institute, 501 S. Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(Hybrid: In-office and remote. On-site attendance required based on project and team needs)

• 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.

• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.

• Ability to prepare written and verbal communications for projects.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related area, or equivalency.
• Two years of applicable experience.

Preferred

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.