Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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How to ApplyTo help the hiring team understand your experience, please submit a cover letter describing what experience you feel best suits you for the position and your resume as one file. This is a two-year, term-limited position and may be underfilled at the Intermediate level based on qualifications.
Why Work at Michigan?The School of Dentistry is a leading dental school in the United States and the world. We foster a strong sense of community and belonging, creating an environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Our mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
Who Are We?
The School of Dentistry (SoD) Dental Informatics IT department is looking for an Information Technology Senior Project Manager to join our team.
Our organization supports faculty, staff, and students across SoD's mission areas, including teaching and learning, patient care, research and discovery, and administration. We manage a diverse IT ecosystem that spans healthcare clinics, classrooms, research labs, conference rooms, and even a museum. Employee development is a priority, and team members have access to professional growth opportunities through project work, cross-unit collaboration, and the university's extensive professional development catalog.
What You'll Do:Senior Level
As an Information Technology Senior Project Manager (with underfill potential at the Intermediate level), you will:
- Work as an individual contributor, managing major technology projects, including the Epic Wisdom EHR implementation, while collaborating with project teams and an external implementation firm.
- Support change management efforts to promote smooth adoption of new systems and practices.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, risk management, and reporting for high-priority plans.
- Direct project meetings, facilitate communications, and ensure adherence to compliance and quality standards.
- Recommend project adaptations and process improvements, while supporting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Intermediate Level (Underfill)
As an Information Technology Intermediate Project Manager, you will:
- Manage assigned project workstreams and provide project coordination for important technology plans, including the Epic Wisdom EHR, under the guidance of IT leadership.
- Develop and maintain project plans and schedules, resolve routine issues, assist with change management efforts, and ensure compliance and quality within assigned responsibilities.
- Lead meetings, facilitate communications, and prepare reports for leadership, looking for guidance for complex matters.
- Support process improvement efforts and contribute to an inclusive and team-focused environment.
Reporting: You will report to the Assistant Director of IT Programs and be accountable to the Chief Information Officer.
Required QualificationsSenior Level:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant project management experience (or equivalent education/experience).
- Expertise in leading complex IT projects, preferably in healthcare or higher education.
- Experience developing project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Demonstrated experience working with waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Intermediate Level (Underfill):
- Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of project management experience (or equivalent education/experience) with demonstrated involvement in IT projects.
- Experience supporting complex IT projects, developing schedules, and coordinating resources.
- Collaborate as part of a team to achieve project goals and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated experience working with waterfall and Agile methodologies.
This position is eligible for a Hybrid work mode, with a set number of onsite days each week required. On occasion, employees may be required to work onsite more frequently based on job requirements or at the discretion of unit leadership or their designee. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout employment. Learn more about work modes.
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. Clinics may operate until 7:30 PM one to two evenings a week and occasionally on Saturdays. IT system upgrades, critical fixes, and maintenance are performed outside of normal business hours.
Additional Information:This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Your primary working location will be within a set area within the School of Dentistry with the ability for a hybrid schedule. The School of Dentistry comprises multiple clinics and administrative locations in Ann Arbor. On occasion, you may need to travel to those locations. This is a two-year term-limited position.