Project Manager

Project Manager

Stanford University is seeking a Project Manager in the Division of Vascular Neurology (Stroke) to take projects from original concept through final implementation on contained risk assignments (projects have mechanisms or managerial controls to minimize risk). Work is typically comprised of 50% time contribution towards project leadership and 50% as a technical contributor.

Duties include :

• Perform the full range of project management cycle : initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and / or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project).
• Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus within scope of responsibility.
• Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change.
• These elements typically delineate the project management involved at this level : Charter- charter and scoping involvement or scope definition, identify and shape scope; # of disciplines / stakeholders to manage is contained to localized department or university constituents; risk- manage and report on risks associated with projects to upper management, risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager; project complexity involves straight-forward technology applications to drive decisions; primary university relationship is at the individual faculty, department / director level; cumulative budget / scope up to $250k.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Desired Qualifications :

Master's Degree in relevant field.

Education & Experience (Required) : Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience. Experience in management of projects of moderate size / complexity with limited performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required) : Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences. Ability to productively engage and influence cross-functional teams. Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components. Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations. Depth of knowledge in technical discipline / domain needed to deliver projects.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions : Travel locally and cross-university. May travel off-site and / or out-of-state for conferences, scientific or trial-specific meetings.

Work Standards : Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $125,600 to $147,402 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.