Director, Facilities Technology and Intelligence Tools

Stanford Health Care; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care seeks a Director, Facilities Technology and Intelligence Tools to bridge Facilities Services and Technology & Digital Solutions (TDS). You will define how SHC uses data, digital platforms, and emerging AI to operate smarter, safer, and more predictively across a complex healthcare environment.

You will partner with Facilities Services leaders and TDS to turn real operational challenges into scalable tools and insights that improve reliability, efficiency, and decision making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline from an accredited college or university; relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Experience: 7+ years; 5+ years leading multi-workstream programs with measurable business outcomes.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced user of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform (Power BI/Automate/Apps); ability to specify and steward automation use cases in partnership with TDS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate short- and long-term system strategy and implementation, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Develop and manage departmental budget.
• Manage data systems and monitor SCADA, DCS and PLCs to meet business needs.
• Develop and implement data gathering from operational databases and vendors for warehouse inclusion.
• Lead policies and procedures to meet tactical and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate work with vendors, SHC Technology, and SMCH teams to support goals.
• Serve as liaison between non-technical units and Facilities leadership.
• Perform other duties and participate in projects as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, HIPAA, and compliance policies; be on-call as needed.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Power Platform (Power BI/Automate/Apps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC

Job description

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Build the Systems That Power Care

This is a unique, newly created role with direct reporting and strategic partnership across senior leadership, including the Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Facilities Infrastructure & Safety, and Senior Director of Facilities Services. Designed to intentionally bridgeFacilities Services and Technology & Digital Solutions (TDS), the Director, Facilities Technology and Intelligence Tools serves as the connective tissue between operations, strategy, and technology. The dual reportingnature of this role truly sets the stage for transformation in Facilities Services with direct executive oversight.

In this role, you'll help define how Stanford Health Care uses data, digital platforms, and emerging AI to operate smarter, safer, and more predictively across a complex healthcare environment. You won't sit on the sidelines. Working closely with Facilities Services leaders and TDS partners, you will turn real operational challenges into scalable tools and insights that improve reliability, efficiency, and decision making across Operations, Infrastructure, Planning & Design, and Construction.

What sets this role apart is its position at the forefront of AI and automation in facilities operations. From system integration and intelligent dashboards to AI enabled use cases, you'll help guide how new technologies are responsibly introduced, governed, and applied—always grounded in measurable outcomes, safety, and compliance. This is innovation with accountability.

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We present the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care

TheFacilities Infrastructure & Safety(FIS) business unit is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of Stanford Health Care facilities while also managing disaster preparedness and complex building systems to foster a secure healthcare environment. FIS is made up of multiple departments aligned in focus: Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Field Services, Protective Services, Security Services, Office of Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering - Systems, Operational Technology, Facilities Engineering- Infrastructure, Facilities Services Response Center,and Facilities Administration and Operations.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

The Director, Facilities Intelligence Tools (FIT) serves as the business leader and primary liaison to Technology and Digital Solutions (TDS) for translating Facilities Services needs into scalable digital and data solutions. The Director stewards the FIT vision (efficiency - automation - insights), leads governance and intake for AI/digital use cases across Operations, Facilities Infrastructure, Planning & Design, and Facilities Construction, and ensures solutions are measurable, support operational excellence, and comply with Stanford Health Care (SHC) privacy, security, and regulatory standards.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Work with the Facilities Services senior leadership team to plan and coordinate both short- and long-term system strategy and implementation. Includes building consensus and facilitating alignment around initiative prioritization, requirements definition, design specification and budgeting. Assure initiatives align with the strategic imperatives of the organization.

• Develop and manage departmental budget.

• Manage the implementation of data systems and monitor of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Systems with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to ensure their effectiveness in meeting business unit needs.

• Develop and implement strategies for gathering data from operational databases and third‑party vendors for inclusion in the warehouse.

• Lead the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that meet tactical and regulatory requirements for the department.

• Manage and coordinate work with all vendors, contractors, consultants, and the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) Technology organization in order to maintain and enhance goals.

• Serve as liaison between non-technical business units and Facilities Services leadership, communicating technical information and plans.

• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

• Adheres to safety, Pay for Performance (if applicable), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and compliance policies.

• This position may require on-call availability during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs and respond to emergencies as necessary.

Education Qualifications

• Job requires a Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years relevant experience; 5+ years leading multi-workstream programs or portfolios with measurable business outcomes.

• Technology Proficiency: Advanced user of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform (Power BI/Automate/Apps); ability to specify and steward agentic/automation use cases (e.g., Copilot) in partnership with Technology and Digital Solutions (TDS).

• Facilities Systems Exposure: Hands-on familiarity with at least two of the following domains: BMS/controls (Metasys/ALC/Apogee/Delta V), EAM/Maximo, FDD/Clockworks, power/PME, lighting/TempTrak/Lutron, security (Cure/Milestone/Ontic), parking (AVPM/Somnium/Genetec/Ensight), space/occupancy (Archibus/R-Zero).

• Work Location: Must be on-site (not remote); travel between SHC sites as required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of system architecture and management of building management, card access, enterprise video, fire life safety, lighting, pneumatic, and other enterprise systems.
• Skill and ability to translate concepts into well defined, documented technical requirements and present them to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills. Self-starter with a need for minimal intervention or supervision.
• High technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to appropriately adjust communication for the audience.
• Ability to effectively facilitate group meetings.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to varying external constituents.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, leadership, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to identify problems and seek solutions using appropriate resources.
• Ability to prioritize and manage staff with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to design and implement processes and oversee execution with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to clarify directions when needed to continue tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford 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.**

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour

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.