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University of Pittsburgh Assistant Director Solutions and Project Management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Assistant Director Solutions and Project Management
Health Sciences IT HSIT is seeking a dynamic professional to fill a dual role that encompasses both Solutions Architect and Project Manager Supervisor responsibilities. The HSIT Research team provides support for the six schools of the health sciences. As such, they will collaborate closely with research teams and their Principal Investigators PIs to recommend existing solutions or design new services in support of research.
This position requires a strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement comprehensive IT solutions while overseeing project management activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical acumen and leadership skills to drive complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Key responsibilities include systems architecture design on-prem, Azure, AWS, project planning, team supervision, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of research experience, ideally in health sciences, along with systems architecture and project management. Must be able to communicate with non-technical people and think ahead to identify potential blockers.
Job Summary
Manages multiple large, diverse, and complex technical projects throughout their entire duration and leads team. Documents user stories and functional requirements, schedules project timelines, and monitors workflows. Ensures adherence to budget, timeline, scope, policies, and procedures.
Essential Functions
Project Management Systems Architecture Communication with non-technical people
Candidate will have at least 5 years of research experience.
Physical Effort
Light, Little physical effort. Duties are primarily Sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Information Technology Project Management Job Family: Information Technology Job Sub Family: IT Project Management Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: 9-5 Work Arrangement: 9-5 Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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