Sr. Program Manager - Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare : Job Details

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This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Health Care's (SHC) mission is to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. As a part of Facilities Services, the Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) Planning team serves to support the mission and core values of the SHC enterprise. The FPD Planning team shapes the SHC environments by c reating and managing spaces that empower healing and advanc e innovation . The FPD Planning team elevat es the human experience for patients, providers, and staff by leading thoughtful programming, planning, and design of new spaces , optimizing existing spaces, and facilitating space change s through effective governance, all with the goal of enhancing the delivery of patient care .

FPD Planning is seeking a Senior Program Manager who brings a balance of leadership, technical expertise , and a deep understanding of the healthcare-built environment. This role is an opportunity to manage capital and operational projects from concept through closeout, influence design and construction decisions, and work cross-functionally with leaders, clinicians, and technical teams to deliver projects that have a lasting impact on patient care.

This individual should understand the full lifecycle of healthcare planning and construction projects—from consultant selection , budget development, scope management, and stakeholder coordination to infection control planning, furnishings, and regulatory compliance. In this role, the program manager will also support the development of planning standards, mentor junior program managers, and help evolve the processes that support our rapidly growing health system.

FPD Planning is looking for an individual who can manage complexity with clarity, interpret both architectural drawings and clinical workflows, and bring a high level of professionalism and organization to fast-moving projects. This person should also understand how to communicate with leadership, bring forward data-informed recommendations, and develop presentations that support key governance decisions.

This role will be hybrid. Regardless, the expectation will be for this person to be able to be on-site any day of the week as needed during work hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead programming, planning, and design phases across multiple facilities projects

• Develop scope, program, and budgets in alignment with user and institutional requirements

• Manage all communications, timelines, and deliverables across stakeholder groups

• Ensure compliance with health system policies, code requirements, and safety standards

• Oversee furnishing, equipment, and finish coordination and implementation

• Maintain complete, auditable project documentation and support reporting needs

• Provide guidance to junior project managers and serve as a thought partner to FPD leadership

• Develop test fits and create well thought-out options for review with stakeholders

Must have skills:

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings

• Experience developing high-level space program and planning test-fits

• Strong visual communication skills, including PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and interpreting operational needs into planning solutions

• Succinct verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled in navigating multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and hospital staff

Nice to have skills:

• Degree in Architecture or related field (Architecture license a plus)

• Understanding of OSHPD/HCAI healthcare codes and regulations

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas

Preferred qualifications include 7 years of relevant industry experience; 3 years of people management experience is a plus.

If you are ready to lead transformative projects that shape the future of care, we encourage you to apply and join us in building what's next.

A Brief OverviewLeads large strategic and cross-functional improvement programs by defining strategic intent of programs and overseeing deliverable development to ensure project goals are met.LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will do

• Provide program leadership for large strategic and cross-functional improvement programs as assigned by the Administrative Director.
• Manages, assesses, and documents project scope and program utilizing standard A3 template.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support strategic business goals in collaboration with the Administrative Director and other key stakeholder.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recognize and use synergies from other projects to design creative solutions for technological and non-technological problems as well as identify future projects.
• Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital and University policies, government codes and regulations; also ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants.
• Manage program design and structure for department's key initiatives and projects within assigned leadership division, develop strategic input for the Director regarding business objectives of clients for both current and future projects.
• Partner with Operations Manager(s) to identify and develop the leadership needs and internal capacity of the department, and facilitate strategic changes in project scope or assignment across the team.
• Coach and mentor department staff through change process and cycles of continuous improvement.
• Works with various departments and physician groups, develops relationships with key stakeholders, and understands their departmental workflows.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely and auditable project records and cost estimates, as applicable, within department guidelines.
• Provides leadership, coordination and support to all team members.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university Required
• Master degree in work related field from an accredited college. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressive responsibility and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadline
• Ability to promote a spirit of inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research based knowledge or research utilization methods to identify and implement innovations in patient care and/or participating in research, clinical investigatory or quality projects
• Skilled in project management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to provide leadership and influence others
• Ability to resolve conflicts and/or negotiate with others to achieve positive results; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Licenses and Certifications

• None

These principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.