Project Manager II @ University of North Texas

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University of North Texas Health Science Center is hiring a Project Manager II. The role manages projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely collaboration and achievement of intended outcomes while regularly reporting on strategic initiatives, quality improvement, and special projects within the Chief of Staff Division.

Highlights

Manage large, multifaceted projects using project management tools and methodologies.
Lead interprofessional teams and facilitate meetings with senior leaders and stakeholders.
Prepare project action plans, resolve issues, and assist with change implementation.
Analyze data to develop and disseminate reports that guide organizational decisions.
Required PMP certification and at least five years of experience managing institutional projects.
Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; MBA preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication across multiple audiences.
Position supports strategic initiatives and quality improvement within the HSC-Chief of Staff division.
Salary commensurate with experience; benefits available as per UNT System policies.
Security sensitive role with standard Monday through Friday work schedule and occasional hybrid opportunities.

Project Manager II Full Description

Title: Project Manager II

Employee Classification: Project Manager II

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-HSC Admin

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Chief of Staff

Department: HSC-Project Management Office-300171

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Division of the Chief of Staff (DCOS) serves as a strategic hub for alignment, execution, and community impact at UNT Health. Guided by our commitment to connecting strategy to action, risk to resilience, and community to purpose, we partner across the university and broader community to ensure priorities are advanced with clarity, accountability, and collaboration.

The division oversees four key areas of focus:

Strategy & Planning â Driving institutional priorities forward through integrated planning, performance tracking, and alignment with the UNT System and Board of Regents.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) â Anticipating and managing risks to safeguard the health science centerâs mission, people, and operations.
Project Management Office (PMO) â Providing tools, expertise, and oversight for strategic and special projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, on scope, and with measurable impact.
Community Engagement â Building strong, meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders to enhance UNT Healthâs visibility and strengthen our role as a trusted partner in advancing health and well-being.

Position Overview

The Division of the Chief of Staff at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Project Manager II to join our team. The Project Manager II is a highly visible member of the team responsible for project evolution from concept to completion in an interprofessional, collaborative venue. The Project Manager II is responsible for assuring project collaboration in a timely manner sufficient to produce intended outcomes. This role is also responsible for regular reporting of strategic initiatives, quality improvement, and special projects within and impacting the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business or a related field and five (5) years experience managing institutional wide projects, and working with project management related tools, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth understanding of concepts and principles of project management.
Understanding of how project management integrates within day-to-day processes.
Ability to lead and direct teams on various projects at the same time, and able to problem solve using judgment based on the analysis of information.
Developed interpersonal skills to exchange project information with multiple audiences.
Reliable team leader with the ability to consistently perform tasks independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

PMP required.

Job Duties

Use pm skills and tools to manage and/or support large, multifaceted projects and initiatives for the institution.
Assist with the preparation and completion of project action plans resolve problems and assist with implementing changes.
Analyze data to assist with development and dissemination of reports as requested by leadership that will guide decisions in the organization.
Facilitate meetings with senior leaders and stakeholders within the organization around projects.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional hybrid opportunities.

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Â

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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