Enterprise Project Manager III

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S07356P

Position Title
Enterprise Project Manager III

Functional Title
Senior Project Manager

Department
Information Technology-IT Business Ops & Services

Salary Range
$100,000 - $110,000 Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
11/10/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Desired Start Date
12/01/2026

Job Summary

The Enterprise Project Manager III works within the Office of Strategic Services and is responsible for managing Information Technology related project(s), from concept through delivery. This role will be responsible for the planning, execution, and rollout of top priority IT initiatives. The Enterprise Project Manager III role will also be involved with maturing the project management methodology, policies, processes, tools and templates, and governance to contribute to successful delivery of projects within the Office of Information Technology at UTD.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field.

Minimum eight (8) years direct work experience in project management, including all aspects of process development and execution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Expert understanding of Project Management methodologies to include Agile, Project Management Body of Knowledge and Project Management Institute standards.
• Expert communicator capable of building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and keeping resources aligned to project goals.
• Servant leader with the ability to build, motivate and coach self-organizing teams.
• High attention to detail in creating actionable plans and delivery of quality products.
• Must possess strong leadership abilities with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• CSM or PMP certification.
• Expertise with Team Dynamix (TDX) and Jira project management software.
• Expertise with MS tools including CoPilot, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set priorities and define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with IT leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive projects from both a tactical and strategic perspective. Coordinate with cross functional business units and internal departments to achieve project goals.
• Develop full-scale actionable project plans and associated communications documents using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Build relationships and communicate project expectations and status to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Create project budgets, track the financials, and recommend budget changes when necessary.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, risks, and critical path.
• Communication at leadership levels as needed by the project including ability to create/deliver presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage change in project scope, timeline, or cost, and devise contingency plans.
• Define, track, and communicate project success criteria and benefits throughout the project life cycle.
• Conduct continuous improvement reviews and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Work with the OIT Executive Leadership team to continuously improve delivery management capabilities to aid in the prioritization of work and decision-making.
• Learn, train, and evangelize the use of the Project Portfolio Management tool.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Remote Work Notice: This role may be eligible for a remote or hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the the state of Texas and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer

We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https: https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.