Project Manager

$106,392 - $140,982/Yr

Intelligence And National Security Alliance - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

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About the position

The Pharmacy Project Manager at Stanford Health Care is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading various specialized programs and projects while supporting executive leaders. This role combines detailed administrative and operational tasks with strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring project goals are met through effective management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management for project activities to ensure that the project is completed in scope, on schedule, within budget.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of concurrent projects of various sizes.
• Oversees all aspects of projects, tracking milestones and anticipating deadlines.
• Assigns responsibilities and monitors progress of projects, providing clear and concise status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Proactively identifies potential issues and collaborates with leaders on mitigation strategies.
• Assists in program/project portfolio management to ensure project prioritization and successful execution.
• Collaborates with partners to maintain updated project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies.
• Leads project meetings, distributes comprehensive meeting minutes, and tracks action items to drive project efficiency.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, managing interactions with stakeholders and ensuring clear project communication.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in the implementation of activities including seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Manages and streamlines the schedules of Directors, coordinating meetings and appointments.
• Serves as a key point of contact for communication between the administrative team, executives, and stakeholders.
• Trains staff on designated project management tools and standardized methods.
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, recommending improvements as necessary.
• Prepares reports and conducts preliminary analyses on project progress and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• PMP - Project Management Professional or other Project Management Certification preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio) and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations with diverse demands.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.