Technical Project Manager at University of… · Austin

Technical Project Manager Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Job Posting Title: Technical Project Manager ---- Hiring Department: Texas Advanced Computing Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world. TACC is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, data-driven research and software development initiatives. This role partners with principal investigators, software engineers, data scientists, and external collaborators to translate scientific objectives into actionable technical plans and successfully deliver scalable data platforms and tools. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. Candidates will need to upload a resume, letter of interest, and the names of three references to apply for this position. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose Lead the planning and delivery of complex, data-driven research and software projects. Partners with investigators, engineers, and collaborators to translate scientific goals into technical plans and deliver scalable solutions on time and within scope. Responsibilities Manage Cloud and Security Infrastructure & High-Level Computer Architecture projects Responsible for the day-to-day operations of research projects, including project execution and management of team members. Work closely with Principal Investigator, manager and stakeholders to document and coordinate project progress Own end-to-end delivery of technical projects (initiation through deployment); Translate research requirements into roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables. Contribute to roadmap planning and proposal support; improve delivery processes Lead Agile or hybrid processes (sprint planning, refinement, retrospectives); Maintain and prioritize backlogs; track work in JIRA/Confluence (or similar) Communicate effectively with stakeholders, developers, and management teams to provide leadership in delivering project commitments and meeting expectations. Coordinate project goals, tasks and deliverables with cross-functional and multi-institutional stakeholders Manage scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects. Ensure all activities, systems and processes are aligned with data governance and compliance requirements Supports grant- and project-related reporting by collecting, organizing, and submitting documentation from PI and team members for reports, proposals, and other required project materials Lead meetings, keeping clear notes and action items; communicate status, risks, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences. Support a variety of sizes and types of events, ranging from smaller events, such as workshops and executive briefings, up to larger events, such as conferences and symposiums Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in technical, scientific, or related field 3+ years managing technical/software/data projects Experience working with engineering, data science, or research computing teams Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) PMP certification required within two years of employment Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years managing complex, cross-functional technical projects Working understanding of systems (APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure) Experience in research computing, biomedical, or data-intensive environments Experience leading Agile delivery (scrum ceremonies, backlog ownership) Familiarity with data platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure, or data pipelines Experience coordinating multi-institutional or consortium-based projects Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent) Salary Range $100,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Typical Office Environment Repetitive use of a keyboard Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.