Associate Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Associate Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Oct 05, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Dell Mesical School is seeking nan Associate Program Manager for the Enterprise Project Management Office. Purpose At The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, we are building a world-class academic medical center, and the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a critical role in driving the strategic transformation of our institution. We are seeking a motivated Associate Project Manager who wants to build a career in project management while directly contributing to our five-year strategic plan, Health Starts Here. You'll own the full lifecycle of projects independently, while supporting our Project Managers on cross-functional initiatives that span Workforce, Facilities, Integrated Clinical Practice, Research, Education, Finance, and Technology. You'll work closely with a talented team of project managers, project coordinators, and executive leaders, gaining hands-on exposure across the full breadth of the institution's strategic priorities. Why Join Us At The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, we're not just managing timelines and deliverables, we're building something bigger: a better model for health and care. As part of our central EPMO, you'll join a highly collaborative team committed to excellence, stewardship, and impact. Here, you will: Own meaningful projects with real accountability and visibility Gain exposure across multiple strategic portfolios rather than a single functional area Learn directly from experienced project managers who will actively mentor your growth Build a foundation of skills, tools, and institutional knowledge across the EPMO Contribute to a mission-driven institution during a transformational time, as we prepare to open a new hospital and grow our academic medical center You will join a mission-driven institution during a transformational time and have the unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced project leaders, contribute meaningfully from day one, and directly impact the future of academic medicine and our core values: Excellence Impact Collaboration Compassion Humility Stewardship Responsibilities Manages Full Lifecycle of Assigned Projects Defines scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics for assigned projects Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and resource assignments Tracks progress, flags risks and issues early, and adjusts plans as needed to meet deadlines Facilitates project meetings and communicates status updates, including agendas, logistics, and follow-up Closes out projects with documentation and lessons learned Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Works with administrative, operational, and clinical stakeholders Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders on assigned projects, communicating status updates clearly to sponsors and team members Manages stakeholder expectations and engagement on assigned projects Escalates issues and conflicts to senior project managers or leadership as appropriate Builds collaborative working relationships across departments, including close coordination with the Project Coordinator on communications and administrative needs Project Documentation and Reporting Maintains project charters, status reports, and risk logs Contributes to executive summaries and dashboards or leadership Tracks decisions, changes, and approvals Ensures documentation meets compliance and audit standards Supports Cross-Functional and Strategic Initiatives Partners with Project Managers on components of cross-functional, strategic initiatives Assists with change management and communication activities for cross-functional pr