University of Utah

Operations Program Managers

University of Utah$58K — $123K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree plus 6 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing interconnected operations projects
  • Strong understanding of strategic program initiation and execution
  • Proficient in risk management and project prioritization
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of judgment

Responsibilities

  • Drive and align company strategy across multiple operations projects
  • Initiate and implement programs for strategic organizational growth
  • Define and oversee dependent project lists to achieve program goals
  • Facilitate cross-department collaboration as a liaison
  • Organize, track, and manage project timelines and risks
  • Measure return on investment for completed programs
  • Lead project escalations and prioritize tasks to meet business objectives

Benefits

  • Full-time position with standard weekday hours
  • Opportunity for career progression within the organization
  • Collaborative environment across departments
  • Involvement in strategic organizational initiatives
  • Ability to work independently on complex projects
Full Job Description
Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/17/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45673B

Job Title
Operations Program Managers

Working Title
Operations Program Manager

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
M4 - Senior Manager

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

weekdays

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
58,262 - 123,354

Close Date
10/01/2026

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

Job Summary

Operations Program Managers

Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects. Work to initiate successful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth. Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program's overall goals. Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment. Act as liaison between various departments, facilitating cross-team collaboration and understanding. Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific business objectives.

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

Operations Program Manager, IV

Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects. Work to initiate successful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth. Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program's overall goals. Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment. Act as liaison between various departments, facilitating cross-team collaboration and understanding. Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific business objectives. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

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

This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23334

Grade: P20

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:

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

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Type
Benefited Staff

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