Senior Epic Project Manager (Technical)

Job Posting Title:

Senior Epic Project Manager (Technical)

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Information Technology at Dell Medical School is seeking a Senior Epic Technical Project Manager.

Dell Medical School is committed to revolutionizing the way people get and stay healthy. Our mission is to improve health in our community as a model for the nation by evolving new models of person-centered, multidisciplinary care that reward value; accelerating innovation and research to improve health; educating leaders who transform healthcare; and redesigning the academic health environment to better serve society. As a Senior Epic Technical Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting this mission by leading critical projects that enhance our healthcare systems and services.

Purpose

The Senior Epic Technical Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional technology projects that support clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Director of the IT PMO or a department leader, this role collaborates closely with IT architects, clinical informatics, application analysts, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.

This position manages the full project lifecycle—from initiation through implementation and operational readiness—while aligning with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and patient care priorities.

Responsibilities

Leads Full Technical Project Lifecycle Management

• Defines project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics

• Develops detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations

• Manages technical project execution, ensuring milestones are met

• Tracks and reports on project progress, risks, and issues

• Facilitates project close-out and post-implementation reviews

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Works closely with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to gather requirements

• Facilitates stakeholder meetings and provides status updates

• Aligns project goals with organizational strategy and compliance standards

• Manages expectations and ensures stakeholder engagement

• Resolves conflicts and escalates issues as needed

Manages Technical Implementation Activities

• Coordinates with technical teams on system design and integration

• Oversees vendor deliverables and third-party implementations

• Ensures adherence to cybersecurity, interoperability, and data governance standards

• Supports testing, validation, and go-live activities

• Troubleshoots technical issues during deployment

Oversees Budget and Resource Management

• Develops and manages project budgets and forecasts

• Tracks expenditures and ensures cost control

• Allocates internal and external resources effectively

• Identifies resource gaps and proposes mitigation strategies

• Prepares financial reports for leadership

Ensures Regulatory and Quality Compliance

• Ensures projects meet regulatory standards

• Coordinates with compliance and legal teams as needed

• Documents project decisions and maintains audit trails

• Supports internal and external audits

• Integrates quality improvement principles into project design

Mentors and Supports Technical Project Team Members

• Provides guidance to junior project managers and analysts

• Shares best practices and lessons learned

• Promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Leads project retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions

• Supports process improvement initiatives

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Participates in strategic planning and portfolio management sessions

• Conducts vendor evaluations and RFP processes

• Supports disaster recovery and business continuity planning

• Attends industry conferences and professional development events

• Assists