Creative Ops Project Manager (Hybrid, Donor-Focused)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Project Manager in the Office of Development on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role anchors planning, coordination, and delivery of creative materials that reflect Stanford’s brand and fundraising strategy, working closely with writers, designers, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate brings structured, efficient project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with clarity and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven project management skills across multiple complex projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Airtable or similar).
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex fundraising needs into clear, actionable creative workflows from intake through final delivery across campaigns.
• Manage the full lifecycle of creative projects including donor materials, reports, event collateral, and digital assets.
• Serve as the conduit between central development and schools/units and the project team; field requests and align on goals, timelines, and budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Project Manager in the Office of Development on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role anchors planning, coordination, and delivery of creative materials that reflect Stanford’s brand and fundraising strategy, working closely with writers, designers, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate brings structured, efficient project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with clarity and accountability in a fast-paced environment.