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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position resides within the OPMO, and provides dedicated support to the perioperative portfolio of projects.
- This position is responsible for implementation of institutional priorities through the oversight, coordination, and management of designated portfolios and related projects.
- This includes overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific, complex projects as well as ensuring successful outcomes across assigned portfolio(s).
- The incumbent provides expert project and portfolio leadership in direct coordination with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure portfolio and project alignment with defined business objectives.
- The incumbent works closely with senior management, internal resources, external partners, and vendors to ensure that all projects and/or programs are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Manages long term goals of assigned portfolios in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Effectively prioritizes project management work in alignment with key operational and strategic goals for assigned portfolio(s).
- Facilitates strategic discussions and understanding of ideas, implications and proposals as they relate to project and portfolio objectives.
- Plans and executes individual projects within the assigned portfolio(s) or other areas as assigned.
- Provides expert guidance to project teams as it related to project management processes and their application, including scope definition and management, project communication, risk mitigation, barrier resolution, timeline development and management, and other PM processes based on project and stakeholder need.
- Identifies key decisions, milestones and achievements for individual projects as well as for interrelated initiatives within the assigned portfolio(s).
- Provides status reports and meets regularly with stakeholders to ensure easy and transparent communication, as well as timely escalation of project/portfolio issues.
- Manages project budget and tracks expenditures to plan.
- Maintains up-to-date project documentation and reporting.
- Responsible to achieve defined project goals and deliverables.
- Leads operational projects in accordance with applicable OPMO standards, project management best practices, policies, procedures, and project stakeholder approaches.
- Identifies and includes appropriate stakeholders in the project team.
- Addresses projects from multiple angles, proactively anticipating needs of stakeholders, assuring that initiatives support core goals.
- Works with project team members as well as organizational teams and committees to help them understand the project vision, objectives, and trade-offs, and ultimately gain buy-in from key decision makers.
- Coordinates efforts across multiple groups, departments, divisions, and facilities to achieve project and portfolio objectives.
- Provides team leadership and inspires others to action.
- Responsible for project stakeholder satisfaction relating to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Tracks and communicates project and/or portfolio performance to organizational leaders.
- Increases talent pool within the OPMO by focusing on developing the existing team members (through regular coaching, role modeling, projects and assignments) to improve overall project management skills within the organization.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated competency in all aspects of project management.
- Demonstrated sense of mission, understanding of how projects impact the customer and the overall organization.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to express project's strategic vision to leaders, business partners, and project team.
- Ability to manage resistance to change, as well as resource and stakeholder conflicts directly and effectively.
- Able to assess, mitigate and minimize risk to avoid project failure.
- Ability to reinforce the strategic reason for the project and identify the business impact of any changes.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once with a high degree of quality.
- Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
- Demonstrated political awareness, interpersonal and relationship development skills.
- Ability to apply systematic and strategic thinking to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, have a sense of ownership, and actively participate in process improvement.
- Ability to be the subject matter expert in best practices and skills related to operational project management and portfolio management and maintain a current skillset both institutionally and industry-wide.
- Ability to manage teams with different talents, experience, and responsibilities.
- Ability to implement and manage change and interventions to ensure project, program and department goals are achieved.
- Ability to understand how different projects interlink and overlap.
- Ability to prepare written and verbal communications for projects and programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level; facilitate involvement of high-level stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency.
- Six years of progressively responsible experience in a business, leadership, or healthcare setting, including 3 years of experience in a similar position, leading complex operational projects in a large organization (strong preference given to candidates with project management experience in a healthcare setting).
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Non Indicated
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 83978
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 8-5 with flexibility needed for early and late meetings to accommodate clinical schedules
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10D OPER PROJECT MGMNT
Category Administrative Professional
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position resides within the OPMO, and provides dedicated support to the perioperative portfolio of projects.
- This position is responsible for implementation of institutional priorities through the oversight, coordination, and management of designated portfolios and related projects.
- This includes overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific, complex projects as well as ensuring successful outcomes across assigned portfolio(s).
- The incumbent provides expert project and portfolio leadership in direct coordination with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure portfolio and project alignment with defined business objectives.
- The incumbent works closely with senior management, internal resources, external partners, and vendors to ensure that all projects and/or programs are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Manages long term goals of assigned portfolios in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Effectively prioritizes project management work in alignment with key operational and strategic goals for assigned portfolio(s).
- Facilitates strategic discussions and understanding of ideas, implications and proposals as they relate to project and portfolio objectives.
- Plans and executes individual projects within the assigned portfolio(s) or other areas as assigned.
- Provides expert guidance to project teams as it related to project management processes and their application, including scope definition and management, project communication, risk mitigation, barrier resolution, timeline development and management, and other PM processes based on project and stakeholder need.
- Identifies key decisions, milestones and achievements for individual projects as well as for interrelated initiatives within the assigned portfolio(s).
- Provides status reports and meets regularly with stakeholders to ensure easy and transparent communication, as well as timely escalation of project/portfolio issues.
- Manages project budget and tracks expenditures to plan.
- Maintains up-to-date project documentation and reporting.
- Responsible to achieve defined project goals and deliverables.
- Leads operational projects in accordance with applicable OPMO standards, project management best practices, policies, procedures, and project stakeholder approaches.
- Identifies and includes appropriate stakeholders in the project team.
- Addresses projects from multiple angles, proactively anticipating needs of stakeholders, assuring that initiatives support core goals.
- Works with project team members as well as organizational teams and committees to help them understand the project vision, objectives, and trade-offs, and ultimately gain buy-in from key decision makers.
- Coordinates efforts across multiple groups, departments, divisions, and facilities to achieve project and portfolio objectives.
- Provides team leadership and inspires others to action.
- Responsible for project stakeholder satisfaction relating to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Tracks and communicates project and/or portfolio performance to organizational leaders.
- Increases talent pool within the OPMO by focusing on developing the existing team members (through regular coaching, role modeling, projects and assignments) to improve overall project management skills within the organization.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated competency in all aspects of project management.
- Demonstrated sense of mission, understanding of how projects impact the customer and the overall organization.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to express project's strategic vision to leaders, business partners, and project team.
- Ability to manage resistance to change, as well as resource and stakeholder conflicts directly and effectively.
- Able to assess, mitigate and minimize risk to avoid project failure.
- Ability to reinforce the strategic reason for the project and identify the business impact of any changes.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once with a high degree of quality.
- Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
- Demonstrated political awareness, interpersonal and relationship development skills.
- Ability to apply systematic and strategic thinking to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, have a sense of ownership, and actively participate in process improvement.
- Ability to be the subject matter expert in best practices and skills related to operational project management and portfolio management and maintain a current skillset both institutionally and industry-wide.
- Ability to manage teams with different talents, experience, and responsibilities.
- Ability to implement and manage change and interventions to ensure project, program and department goals are achieved.
- Ability to understand how different projects interlink and overlap.
- Ability to prepare written and verbal communications for projects and programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level; facilitate involvement of high-level stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency.
- Six years of progressively responsible experience in a business, leadership, or healthcare setting, including 3 years of experience in a similar position, leading complex operational projects in a large organization (strong preference given to candidates with project management experience in a healthcare setting).
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Non Indicated
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 83978
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 8-5 with flexibility needed for early and late meetings to accommodate clinical schedules
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10D OPER PROJECT MGMNT
Category Administrative Professional
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Operations Project Manager and confirm your transcript reflects a directly related discipline before applying.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
If you're on OPT cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled for your work authorization to bridge to October 1. Filter your job search to E-Verify participants so you don't lose authorization between selection and the start date.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can flag underpaying offers that would block LCA certification.
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Flag project management certifications in your petition
A PMP or CAPM certification strengthens the specialty occupation argument when your role involves cross-functional coordination without a narrowly defined degree requirement. Include certification documentation in your I-129 supporting evidence package.
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H-1B Visa Operations Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management. Generic management roles that accept any degree can face RFEs, so the job description must tie the degree requirement to specific duties. Employers typically document this through the LCA and the I-129 support letter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Operations Project Manager positions?
Manufacturing, logistics and distribution, technology, healthcare systems, and aerospace file the highest volumes of H-1B LCAs for operations and project management titles. These industries run complex, multi-site operations where the specialty occupation argument is easier to establish. You can confirm which specific employers have active filing history for this title through Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
Can my employer file an H-1B for an Operations Project Manager role if I currently hold OPT?
Yes. Your employer must register you in the H-1B lottery during the March registration window. If selected, they file the full I-129 petition. If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to 24 additional months of work authorization, which gives you two more lottery cycles. The employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your authorization through any cap-gap period.
What documentation does my employer need to prove specialty occupation for this role?
The employer's support letter must explain why a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the minimum requirement for the position, not just a preference. Job postings, internal job descriptions, organization charts showing comparable positions, and industry wage surveys all strengthen the petition. USCIS also looks at whether similar roles at the company have historically required the same degree, so prior LCA history for the title matters.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Operations Project Manager job offers?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level, as certified in the LCA. Operations Project Manager roles span wage levels one through four depending on supervision and complexity. Before accepting an offer, verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you can confirm the offer meets the legal minimum and won't delay LCA certification.