ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus. In autumn quarter of the 2021-22 academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations. Additionally, R&DE comprises 900 FTE staff in various divisions.
"Students (Customers) First" is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day.
This role is currently designated as hybrid, which means eligibility for one day of telecommuting work. *Hybrid schedules are discretionary and may change throughout the year depending on operational needs.
JOB PURPOSE:
Take projects from original concept through final implementation on contained risk assignments. Work is typically comprised of 50%-time contribution towards project leadership and 50% as a technical contributor.
CORE DUTIES:
- Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
- Lead projects requiring functional integration and complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements.
- 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.
- Manage risks associated with projects and report to upper management.
- Director level; single project budget/scope accountability up to $5M; cumulative budget/scope up to $10M.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects.
- Preferred technical work experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Certifications and Licenses: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May work in active laboratories or outdoor environments.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltage electricity, radiation, noise, allergens, and chemicals.
WORK STANDARDS:
- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients.
The expected pay range for this position is $125K to $140K per annum.
Why Stanford is for You:
- Freedom to grow with career development programs.
- A caring culture with superb retirement plans and generous time-off.
- A healthier you with fitness classes and excellent health care benefits.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
