Announcement

Details

Open Date
05/20/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45133B

Job Title
Operations Program Managers

Working Title
Enterprise Research Portfolio Manager

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F, 8-4 or 9-5

VP Area
President

Department
00639 - VP for Research

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$80,000 - $120,000

Close Date
06/03/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking a skilled operations program manager to plan and execute institutional OVPR strategic initiatives from launch through delivery. This position will work to initiate successful interconnected projects that focuses on organizational growth. Work will include enlisting teams to gather required data to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope. In addition, they will manage the functional elements of each project to ensure targets are met and are on schedule. This position will act as liaison between various OVPR units and external stakeholders and will facilitate cross-team collaboration and understanding. The operations program manager will keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact targeted completion.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

The OVPR is implementing strategic initiatives that will delve into new processes that require timely, coordinated, and effective execution across the institution. Under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment, responsibilities will include:

• Provide project coordination across OVPR units and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Summarize project status, risks, and decisions for executive OVPR leadership.
• Facilitate communication between teams and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with institutional goals and governance structures.
• Help remove roadblocks and ensure timely execution of milestones.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agenda, and meeting management.
• Manage and document meetings, including notes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate task assignments and dependencies across teams.
• Track and follow up on assigned tasks to ensure accountability and progress.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• PMP Certification
• Experience in higher education or research administration
• Proven leadership in cross-functional project teams
• Excellent communication skills

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.