Senior Emergency Preparedness & Continuity Manager

Stanford Health Care; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Senior Program Manager to plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive emergency management and business continuity program for SHC across hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and support operations.

You will translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans, lead governance structures, and collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to strengthen preparedness, resilience, and compliance while guiding staff training and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management or business continuity.
• Experience leading complex programs across multiple departments or sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute emergency preparedness activities across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement emergency management and business continuity plans meeting regulatory requirements.
• Translate guidance and hazard assessments into standardized procedures and training tools.
• Facilitate governance structures and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Collaborate with leaders to conduct business impact analyses and recovery strategies.
• Design and deliver staff and leadership training on preparedness and response.
• Analyze performance metrics and after-action reports to drive improvements.
• Maintain OEM policies, procedures, and reporting processes for consistency and compliance.
• Interpret facility data to support site-specific planning and response.
• Provide guidance during incidents, drills, and activations; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with external partners to strengthen coordinated response efforts.

Skills

Emergency management

Business continuity

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FEMA IS-100/200/700

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Senior Program Manager to plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive emergency management and business continuity program for SHC across hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and support operations.

You will translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans, lead governance structures, and collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to strengthen preparedness, resilience, and compliance while guiding staff training and program improvements.