Program Manager - Project Controls and Data Management

Manager
CompanyStanford Health Care
Location145 El Camino Real - MENLO PARK
Category-
SeniorityManager
Workplace-
Posted2026-08-24
Estimated salary$12K - $21K (a market estimate, not the employer's figure)
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Description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

This Program Manager role sits within the Project Controls team and plays a critical role in supporting Facilities Services construction projects by transforming complex project data into actionable business insights. The team leverages PMWeb as its system of record to aggregate and manage capital project data, with a focus on tracking project health across budget, schedule, and overall performance. As the organization continues to enhance PMWeb through system upgrades, customizations, and integrations with enterprise tools, this role will be responsible for helping turn that data into meaningful portfolio and executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in data management, analytics, and visualization, with experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining program management, data strategy, and business intelligence to drive visibility and decision-making across a large and evolving construction project portfolio.

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 represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care

The Real Estate, Transportation & Strategy business unit oversees the strategic management of real estate, transportation services, exterior management, and facilities business and strategic initiatives at Stanford Health Care. By managing a diverse real estate portfolio and providing essential transportation solutions, they enhance operational efficiency and support the organization's mission through effective budgeting and strategic initiatives.

A Brief Overview
Leads a variety of functional and cross-functional improvement programs by defining the intent of programs, overseeing the development of program goals, deliverables and tracking/reporting to ensure project goals are met.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

  • Provides program leadership for assigned functional and cross-functional program improvement efforts.
  • Manages, assesses, and documents program improvement efforts and scope using standard A3 template.
  • Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the management and other stakeholders.
  • Implements quality control measures to ensure project and participant compliance with department, hospital and University policies, and government codes and regulations.
  • Coordinates and participates in staff training and competency assessments for program equipment, supplies, and techniques. Develops unit programs, roles/responsibilities, and program algorithms as appropriate.
  • In conjunction with other departments/contacts, reviews reports related to participant performance, and provides additional coaching and/or training, as needed.
  • Tracks advancements in equipment technology, makes recommendations for additional or replacement equipment; coordinates equipment trials.
  • Conducts rounds to all patient care areas for consultation, coaching, promotion of program goals and a safe environment. Coordinates training and implementation of program strategies.
  • Works with program champions, vendors associated with the program and related hospital departments to develop and distribute publicity materials for program.
  • Works collaboratively with organizational stakeholders such as the Department of Nursing, Occupational Health, Rehabilitation Services, Patient Transport, Security Services and other departments to ensure the consistent application of program practices across all groups.
  • Serves as a member of a program committee, and reports results to Senior Leadership, following appropriate communication channels, and attends unit-based meetings to address program issues.
  • In conjunction with relevant hospital departments, maintains data related to program implementation and injuries, including injury expense reduction. Maintains quarterly dashboard of outcome/process metrics.
  • Coordinates all interdisciplinary communication efforts regarding program, including paper forms and patient handouts.
  • Manages program design and structure to align with organizations’ key initiatives and projects within the assigned group, develops strategic input for the Director regarding business objectives of clients for both current and future projects.
  • Partners with Operations Manager(s) to identify and develop the leadership needs and internal capacity of the department and facilitates strategic changes in project scope or assignment across the team.
  • Coaches and mentor’s department staff through change processes and cycles of continuous improvement.
  • Works with various departments and physician groups, develops relationships with key stakeholders, and understands their departmental workflows.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely and auditable project records and cost estimates, as applicable, within department guidelines.
  • Specifically for Facilities Services employees: 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

  • Bachelor's degree in work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Experience Qualifications

  • Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to act as a thought leader and operational expert for assigned areas.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising.
  • Demonstrated experience developing effective written communications, reports and summaries.
  • 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 plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others.
  • Ability to influence others.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts and/or negotiate with others to achieve positive results; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Just-in-Time (JIT), Six Sigma and/or Agile/Scrum techniques.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of principles of business and management strategic planning, leadership development, and education techniques.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PMP - Project Mgmt Professional preferred .

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 stat