Manager of Project Management, Operational Excellence

Stanford Health Care; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Manager of Project Management to drive key initiatives and manage project teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare, with strong analytical and leadership skills. This role supports continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across teams. Competitive salary offered in Palo Alto.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP) preferred.
• Experience in leading and managing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervises project management team and oversees project functions.
• Implements quality control measures for compliance.
• Manages selection and prioritization processes for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Overview

Stanford Health Care is seeking an inspiring Manager of Project Management to join our team. Our organization is forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will not only drive key initiatives but also lead and deliver high-impact work that transforms how we operate. You will work closely with the Director of Operational Excellence to drive key departmental initiatives and cultivate a strong culture within the department.

As the Manager of Project Management within Facilities Construction Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for the successful execution of initiatives that elevate performance, improve processes, and establish new standards of efficiency and effectiveness. You will mentor and coach as part of this role, ensuring a consistent approach to delivery of these initiatives across the portfolio. Your leadership will enable the team to execute with more clarity, alignment and measurable impact advancing wider organizational goals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing initiatives, preferably in healthcare facilities planning or similar field.
• Proven experience in process improvement and project management, preferably in a healthcare setting; experience implementing standards, frameworks and best practices.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and engage cross-functional teams.
• Has previous people management experience.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving measurable results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for working in diverse environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP) are preferred.

Are you energized by leading change, improving processes, and creating standards of excellence within complex organizations? If so, we would love to connect with you. Please apply today!

A Brief Overview

The Manager Project Management is responsible for supervising staff to manage the programming, planning, design, construction, and activation of complex projects. Establishes and maintains tools, processes to prioritize projects, effectively assign staffing resources, and ensure project managers are completing projects within budget and on time.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Manages project management team for a VP-area/large department in the performance of required job functions.
• Implements/oversees system monitors and controls to drive the successful management and reporting of projects; ensures that projects are appropriately managed for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manages the selection and prioritization processes for projects to align with organizational strategic goals; assigns resources based on skill and capacity.
• Ensures timely and consistent communication to sponsors and stakeholders on project status, scope changes, and resource impacts for projects.
• Teaches Lean concepts including the SOS certification program.
• Ensures existing processes support high levels of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes to make additional improvements.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital, and university policies, government codes and regulations.
• Determines and assesses need for staffing levels and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary.
• Guides project managers in assessment and documentation of project scope; to describe objectives, requirements, parameters, and constraints of projects.

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

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Six Sigma certification preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising, as well as flawless written communication.
• 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 manage multiple changing priorities and work effectively in a team or independent setting.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations and prepare concise written reports to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct, and evaluate the work of others, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to utilize project management tools and to coach staff/team members on tools.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and leader.
• Ability to budget, make financial projections.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Licenses and Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP).

Licenses and Certifications

• PMP - Project Mgmt Professional preferred.

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

The organization 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 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. 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 $74.73 - $99.04 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.

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.

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