Project Manager - Facilities

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$63 - $83•Hybrid

About The Position

At Stanford Health Care, every space we plan and design plays a role in advancing healing, innovation, and the patient experience. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) team—someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and execution and is energized by representing the owner’s perspective on complex healthcare projects. In this role, you will serve as a key steward of Stanford Health Care’s built environment, managing projects from programming and design through construction and closeout. Day to day, you’ll partner closely with clinical stakeholders, architects, engineers, and consultants to translate vision into functional, compliant, and inspiring spaces. You’ll lead design reviews, coordinate approvals, and ensure projects align with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and long-term operational goals. Week to week, you’ll balance multiple projects at various stages—facilitating collaboration, resolving challenges, and maintaining clear communication across diverse teams. Over time, you’ll help shape how projects are delivered at Stanford Health Care by contributing to best practices, standards, and continuous improvement within FPD. Ideal candidates bring experience in owner’s-side project management, healthcare and/or complex institutional environments, and a strong foundation in the design and construction process. Success in this role requires sound judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence. 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 Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) business unit leads the planning, design, and improvement of Stanford Health Care’s spaces to advance excellence in care, innovation, and experience. With expertise across Planning, Design, Land Use & Licensing, Art, Wayfinding, Signage, and Facilities Administration, FPD turns vision into reality, creating functional, compliant, and inspiring environments aligned with Stanford Medicine’s mission. A Brief Overview The Project Manager (PM) leads key organization initiatives for Stanford Health Care. Project Managers are responsible for the coordination and completion of all aspects of project management on assigned projects, including, but not limited to, project scope, project schedule, project budget, project plans, facilitating meetings, documenting requirements, overseeing development, operational workflows, and implementation. Additionally, the Project Manager directs participants in compliance and regulatory alignment efforts. The Project Manager is responsible for identifying and resolving project issues, making sure the project progresses on schedule and on budget. The PM is the point of communication with stakeholders and is accountable for the project's success. The Project Manager must have strong communication skills in acting as the liaison between the project team, subcontractor, customer, key stakeholders, and senior leadership. The Project Manager has ultimate responsibility for project delivery. The Project Manager may direct the project/senior project coordinator (PC or Sr. PC) to expedite project related tasks.

Requirements

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.
5 years of progressively responsible and related work experience Required
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlines
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Ability to identify issues, risks, and escalations, assemble data, validate conclusions, and incorporate resolutions
Ability to gain consensus among disparate groups
Ability to exercise judgment and demonstrate effectiveness in decision making occasions
Ability to manage a significant workload, prioritize projects appropriately and work independently
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) and Microsoft SharePoint
Advanced ability to identify, develop and quantify any required corrective action plans
Experience with business case preparation and cost benefit analysis
Demonstrated highly motivated self-starter
Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera or other PPM software tools
Familiarity with compliance (regulatory, OSHPD, Joint Commission, etc.) and governance issues
Strong presentation and facilitation skills to communicate with and persuade a wide range of audiences
Superior supervisory and matrix management skills and ability to oversee tasks delegated to others
Serve as a change agent and transformational leader

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Healthcare and/or an Academic Medical Center.
Program management leading mission-critical programs that involve significant organizational complexityLeading large teams in a matrix management environment.
Leading large teams in a matrix management environment.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives.
Developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring project management frameworks and methodologies.
Developing and managing project budgets and process.
Space planning, functional programming (architectural), or move management experience.
PMP - Project Mgmt Professional preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver concurrent various sized projects to successful completion.
Follow FS&P standard work/processes, policies, and procedures, develop detailed project plans, and complete required project documentation.
Coordinate with FS&P Senior leadership and BOSI manager on project budget targets, status, and resolution of related issues.
Utilize designated project management tools to report project status, manage issues, identify risks and escalations.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with project owners, operational leaders, business services, IT, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Support Senior Project Managers as back up on projects.
Coordinate post-project review and lessons learned meetings following stabilization of projects.
Provide leadership while the project coordinator positions the team and collaborates in project implementation.
Balance both internal and external stakeholder interests to maintain alignment of the project outcomes.
Incorporate Lean practices to effectively manage stakeholder and operational leader expectations.
Understand customer requirements and manage the dynamics of these individuals.
Actively facilitate project scope and collaboratively set the schedule, future state processes and operational workflows, leveraging standard team tools to drive projects from intake through successful completion, and ensure the project is completed in scope, on schedule, and within budget.
Working knowledge of foundational activities (i.e. facilities, patient care services, IT, business services, patient experience, operational efficiency, supply chain, engineering & maintenance, etc.).
Develop effective and attainable workplans.
Identify and pursue opportunities to optimize effectiveness.
Develop and administer project reporting systems.
Prepare and present information concerning operational effectiveness.
Organize and delegate work to achieve desired outcomes