Senior Program Project Coordinator

Sr. Program Project CoordinatorLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Health Care's mission is to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. We are seeking detail-oriented, proactive, and tech-savvy individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our team. If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at Stanford Health Care.Drive operational excellence behind the scenes to bring spaces to life. Stanford Health Care is seeking a Sr. Program Project Coordinator to join the Activations & Operational Integration (AOI) team. This role provides critical coordination and project support to ensure hospitals, clinics, and administrative and patient care spaces are fully prepared to operate effectively from day one.The AOI team delivers integrated project management across clinical and administrative space activations, hospital tours, and facilities governance. Standard work, proactive risk management, and cross-functional coordination drive consistent outcomes and ensure alignment between workflows, facility capabilities, and stakeholder expectations.The Sr.

Program Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating project support activities, including workplan management, meeting coordination and facilitation, and documentation. This role is central to maintaining efficient project execution and supporting both project-level and departmental operations, ensuring seamless delivery across AOI initiatives.The ideal candidate brings:2-5 years of experience in project coordination or administrative support, preferably in healthcareStrong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAdvanced communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn new systems and toolsProfessionalism, attention to detail, and adaptability in dynamic environmentsFor the complete job description, keep reading.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.The Ambulatory Facilities & Activations business unit leads the transition from design to go-live, managing activations, space changes, and facility readiness across Stanford Medicine. By integrating project management, collaboration tools, and operational planning, AOI delivers efficient, well-coordinated spaces that support excellence in care and experience.If you are interested in joining Stanford Health Care, please read the job description below and apply online.A Brief Overview Sr Program Project Coordinators manage daily project activities in conjunction with project and senior project managers who provide centralized oversight/structure to multiple VP areas in executing complex, organization-wide projects (such as the 500P activation). Projects require the complex coordination of space planning, facilities construction, logistics, compliance and clinic operational planning. In addition, Senior Project Coordinators independently manage related projects of smaller scope. Senior Project Coordinators assume responsibility for key project team members, deliverables and activities, resource/equipment/information coordination. Senior Project Coordinators use their independent judgement to resolve or triage critical issues, identify risks and escalations, provide project schedule updates and exercise financial responsibility.Independently manages smaller scale projects.Solely responsible for project outcomes and successful execution of activations related to opening.Provides direction to project team members, determines and plans day-to-day project activities and apportions project work among team members.

Ensures project team members have the tools, processes and standard work necessary to complete activities.Working from project plans, identifies task owners and schedules and provides day-to-day coordination of project related tasks. Identifies potential problems/impediments and resolves as appropriate. Keeps the project focused on its objectives. Identifies missed deadlines, assesses impact and appropriate mitigation efforts. Identifies interdependencies and adjusts timetables/tools as necessary. Works with affected parties to ensure satisfactory project completion.Plan and develop the initial project schedule, making certain that all scheduling conflicts are resolved. Use independent judgement in triaging critical issues, escalations and action items.Updates Project status, schedules, IMP, timeline, issues/risks, escalations, next steps, accomplishment, budget etc. in project management tool.Coordinate and independently lead and manage project committees, workgroups, taskforce and other project meetings. Responsible for complex scheduling activities.

Prepare materials for meetings and education sessions. Orchestrates and oversees the execution of project special events (dress rehearsals, mock surveys, mock moves, first patient day).Provides input on and determines resourcing needs. Identifies budget issues and works with Financial Analysts as needed.Works with representatives from operational departments to ensure that quality work is completed on a timely basis.Responsible for on-going communications and project updates.Serves as the source of truth on communications related to the project. Drafts on-going and ad hoc communications and newsletters.Maintains communication links to all relevant parties and to project logistics and calendars including project renderings, presentations, meeting notes, action items, project schedules, etc.Provide updates to internal and external communications re: shared workplans. Tracks and audits schedules and deadlines.Maintains document version control.Education QualificationsPreferred Bachelor's degree or five years of applicable experience from an accredited institution.Experience QualificationsPreferred experience in all or some combination of areas listed belowProgressively responsible and directly related work experience, 5 years preferred.Strong skills in project scheduling utilizing a project management tool such as MS Project, Primavera, etc., 5 years preferred.Experience with medium- to large projects, 3 years required.Excellent communication and project management skills, 3 years required.Expert skill-level in using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), 7 years required.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate vetted information at all levels of the organization and with internal/external vendors.Ability to be highly- and multi- task focused while managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously across various platforms.Ability to understand information flow and solve problems under pressure.Ability to manage conflict resolution.Ability to adapt and troubleshoot in a unique and quickly changing, fast-paced environment.Ability to work with ambiguity.Expert with Outlook scheduling, web ex, telepresence and other technology.Experience working in a team environmentExperience interacting with senior and executive level staff.Experience managing work and relationships in a volatile environment.Experience with various project management tools and other resources available across the department/organization.Experience managing individuals and project teams.Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.Independent, critical thinker.Demonstration of advanced written, verbal communication and facilitation skills.Active contribution and process improvement to the foundation of the department.Read, understand, comprehend instructions with minimal directions.Understand and respond to multiple personalities and work/management styles.Resource management/utilization knowledge in projects.Financial and business acumen.Demonstrates advanced proficiency in the specific tools that are available and required as part of the organizations project management information system.Advanced ability to ensure that effective project tools are in place to monitor project performance.Advanced capability at providing effective performance reporting for the customer and company in order to monitor the progress of the project.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 status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford