Project Manager

Desired qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects within a higher education environment
• A Bachelor’s degree in management information systems or similar
• Strong consultative, presentation and written communication skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to accuracy
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Experience using Smartsheet, Google forms/slides/documents, Slack, Miro, Adobe creative suite, and similar applications and platforms.
• Ability to constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less. Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat. Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to organize work and to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional and effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of university operations, administration, community, and mission.
• Ability to productively assemble, engage and lead 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.
• Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified completion of a Project Management Certificate program, or certification in process desired.

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. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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.