Job Description

Assistant Director Solutions and Project Management

Health Sciences IT (HSIT) is seeking a dynamic professional to fill a dual role that encompasses both Solutions Architect and Project Manager Supervisor responsibilities. The HSIT Research team provides support for the six schools of the health sciences. As such, they will collaborate closely with research teams and their Principal Investigators (PIs) to recommend existing solutions or design new services in support of research.

This position requires a strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement comprehensive IT solutions while overseeing project management activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical acumen and leadership skills to drive complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Key responsibilities include systems architecture design (on-prem, Azure, AWS), project planning, team supervision, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative and efficient solutions.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of research experience, ideally in health sciences, along with systems architecture and project management. Must be able to communicate with non-technical people and think ahead to identify potential blockers.

Job Summary

Manages multiple large, diverse, and complex technical projects throughout their entire duration and leads team. Documents user stories and functional requirements, schedules project timelines, and monitors workflows. Ensures adherence to budget, timeline, scope, policies, and procedures.
Essential Functions

Project Management
Systems Architecture
Communication with non-technical people

Candidate will have at least 5 years of research experience.

Physical Effort Light, Little physical effort. Duties are primarily Sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Information Technology Project Management

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: IT Project Management

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.


Work Schedule: 9-5


Work Arrangement: 9-5

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Free visa,

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