Sr Project Manager - Cancer Center Administration

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 number 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 minimal direction to provide project management expertise in management of multiple projects or more complex projects for the University Hospitals & Clinics 

 

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 and 
   

• Experience
  Related operational experience may substitute for Master's degree and 
  5 years of project management experience required. 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (PMP) Project Management Prof Cert Project Management Certifications 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives across the cancer center, from intake through implementation and stabilization
• Serve as the central point of coordination for multidisciplinary initiatives, aligning stakeholders across ambulatory and hospital leadership, inpatient/outpatient teams, surgical services, and administrative functions
• Drive cross-functional execution of new programs and service lines by coordinating teams across oncology, pharmacy, interventional radiology, anesthesia, ICU, ambulatory operations, revenue cycle, and support services
• Oversee onboarding and integration of new therapies, procedures, and programs, ensuring alignment of clinical workflows, operational processes, financial pathways, and system readiness
• Partner with finance, contracting, and revenue cycle to implement high-cost therapies, including development of financial workflows and execution of payer and vendor agreements
• Lead EMR-related workstreams, including Epic Beacon treatment plans, procedural order sets, and phases of care, while supporting governance, prioritization, and workflow standardization
• Drive improvements in provider order entry and clinical workflows in collaboration with clinical and operational leadership, including policy implementation and adoption monitoring
• Support pharmacy, infusion, and procedural operations through workflow optimization, therapy plan standardization, and cross-functional process alignment
• Collaborate with clinical leadership on program development and expansion (e.g., survivorship, outpatient procedural services)
• Coordinate procurement and implementation of clinical equipment and resources with supply chain and biomedical engineering
• Lead and support patient safety and quality initiatives, including committee coordination, metric tracking, and performance improvement efforts
• Manage external vendor and partner relationships to support program implementation and data integration
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and communication strategies to ensure accountability, visibility, and progress
• Provide ongoing strategic and operational support to leadership by identifying barriers, facilitating decisions, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.