Sr Project Manager - Medical Equipment at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under general direction of Medical Equipment Planning Program Manager to manage project development from beginning to end of project. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of degree Experience 5 years managing a medium to large scale medical equipment planning project or 9 years managing medium to large scale medical equipment planning related projects and experience in communicating with executives in lieu of bachelor's degree. Preferred Education Master's Degree Experience Design and Construction experience with academic healthcare and/or research facilities and/or project management experience with a focus on medical equipment planning. Licenses and Certifications (PMP) Project Management Prof Cert JOB DUTIES Collaborate with senior management, clinical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute complex medical equipment projects that support the mission and strategic objectives of the institution. Lead full project life cycle execution for capital equipment planning projects, including new construction, renovations, relocations, and specialty initiatives; manage scope, schedule, and resource coordination across stakeholders and trades. Develop project requirements, budgets, deliverables, and procurement strategies for major medical equipment acquisitions; coordinate with Supply Chain, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Manage and track project milestones using appropriate tools and methodologies; prepare and deliver status reports, escalation summaries, and recommendations to leadership and project sponsors. Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks including clinical dependencies, delivery timelines, installation requirements, and integration needs with other capital or infrastructure components. Assume project hand-offs from Health System Planning and related departments for approved and funded projects; ensure continuity of vision and intent throughout planning and execution. Supervise and/or mentor project management staff; provide structured leadership in project planning, client engagement, workflow documentation, and problem solving. Coordinate and lead user group meetings, design reviews, and readiness activities in collaboration with internal departments, consultants, and vendor partners. Support internal process improvements by developing and refining standards, templates, and checklists for equipment planning execution and handoff protocols. Ensure all project docum