Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: P139892-1838

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives is responsible for managing the planning and execution of projects and assists the Facilities Services Project Management Office in maintaining standards, ensuring project alignment with division objectives and supporting project teams in tracking and monitoring progress. This role ensures the completion of projects within budget, on schedule, and meets all program objectives and appropriate government regulations. The Project Manager acts as a liaison between the client/users and all other project participants including consultants, contractors, vendors, and outside jurisdictional agencies.

 Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* As guided by policies, resources, and business objectives, manages, plans, and executes assigned projects. Leads project team, adapting project plans and priorities to meet short-term service, business and/or operational objective ensuring the completion of projects within budget, on schedule, and meeting all program objectives.

* Develops and presents business cases to obtain project sponsorship, budget and resource allocation. Defines project scope, delegates tasks, develops project plans, manages contractors/vendors, and coordinates communications, as needed.

* Contribute to the development and maintenance of project management methodologies, templates, and processes. Implement such project management tools and facilitating strategic project management.

* Recommends operating policies and procedures, guidelines, and standards for teams. Documents and manages current state, future state and gap analysis for process improvement and workflows.

* Manage the overall PMO project coordination tracker; track project progress, identify potential issues, support project managers in implementing corrective actions and ensure projects are executed according to established methodologies and standards.

* Ensures projects are progressing at appropriate timelines. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet project goals and deliverables.

* Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational issues, considering multiple sources of information to identify the best course of action for the project team. Manages communications on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions.

* Maintain project data for the PMO, support the PMO governance meetings in tracking outputs, resource allocation, approvals and decisions, prepare reports and presentations for various audiences.

* Interprets organization-wide policies to provide process guidance and advice to project team. May act as a department representative on committees and professional organizations.

* Supports the efficient allocation and utilization of resources across projects.

* In collaboration with applicable stakeholders, develops and implements training and support to project team on project management methodologies and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

* Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

* Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

* Licensure/Certification: None Required

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

* Knowledge of fundamentals of project management including risk management, budget planning, and resource management.

* Ability to problem solve quickly and often in the moment.

* 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 handle potentially sensitive situations by applying consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups.

* Ability to delegate tasks to project coordinators or project participants.

* Ability to provide concise and appropriate communication between project teams, stakeholders, management and the end users including oral presentations and written reports.

* Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for problems.

* Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction

administration, quality control, specification writing, and space planning.

* Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.

* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

* Ability to utilize project management tools.

* Ability to budget, make financial projections and write reports.

Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $53.98 to $71.57

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) 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, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, 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, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.