Stanford Health Care
Sr. Manager - Project Management, Architect
Stanford Health Care, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
Senior Manager/Architect
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Health Care's (SHC) mission is to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. As a part of Facilities Services, the Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) Planning team serves to support the mission and core values of the SHC enterprise. The FPD Planning team shapes the SHC environments by creating and managing spaces that empower healing and advance innovation. The FPD Planning team elevates the human experience for patients, providers, and staff by leading thoughtful programming, planning, and design of new spaces, optimizing existing spaces, and facilitating space changes through effective governance, all with the goal of enhancing the delivery of patient care. The Senior Manager/Architect will be a strategic, cross-functional leader overseeing key architectural design initiatives that drive enterprise-wide transformation. This individual will bring a deep understanding of healthcare design and architecture, guiding projects from vision and concept through execution. This individual will act as a strategic design leader and trusted partner, balancing creativity with functional performance, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. This individual must be adept at navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and leading collaborative teams toward shared goals. The ideal candidate will bring experience in healthcare architectural design and facility operations with strong communication and presentation skills and a deep understanding of how the built environment supports clinical and design excellence. This role will be hybrid. Regardless, the expectation will be for this role to be able to be on-site any day of the week as needed during work hours. Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership across large, strategic improvement programs aligned with SHC priorities Define program goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with executive stakeholders Lead the conceptualization and delivery of complex, high-impact healthcare design projects. Create and guide high-level campus planning, building massing studies, and design narratives. Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure design integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Present design concepts and progress updates to executive leadership in a compelling, visually engaging way. Champion continuous improvement, identifying design efficiencies and synergies across projects. Develop and refine processes for prioritizing projects, allocating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of design excellence. Must Have Skills:
Degree in Architecture or related field Strong knowledge of regulatory and code requirements, construction methods, and materials A strong portfolio of built work demonstrating experience and capabilities Experience developing high-level campus planning and building massing studies Strong visual communication skills, including PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences Experience collaborating with stakeholders and interpreting operational needs into design solutions Experience of leading and mentoring in-house team members Skilled in navigating multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and hospital staff Excellent and succinct verbal and written communication skills Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant drafting/design software Proficient in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite Nice To Have Skills:
12+ years of relevant experience, particularly with healthcare projects California architectural licensure preferred Understanding of OSHPD/HCAI healthcare codes and regulations Familiarity with energy efficiency and green building standards Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Working knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas Proficiency in 3D design tools (Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up) This is an opportunity to influence the future of the healthcare environment at one of the world's leading academic medical centers. If you are a creative, strategic, and design-minded leader who thrives in collaborative, high-impact environments, we invite you to join our mission.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Health Care's (SHC) mission is to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. As a part of Facilities Services, the Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) Planning team serves to support the mission and core values of the SHC enterprise. The FPD Planning team shapes the SHC environments by creating and managing spaces that empower healing and advance innovation. The FPD Planning team elevates the human experience for patients, providers, and staff by leading thoughtful programming, planning, and design of new spaces, optimizing existing spaces, and facilitating space changes through effective governance, all with the goal of enhancing the delivery of patient care. The Senior Manager/Architect will be a strategic, cross-functional leader overseeing key architectural design initiatives that drive enterprise-wide transformation. This individual will bring a deep understanding of healthcare design and architecture, guiding projects from vision and concept through execution. This individual will act as a strategic design leader and trusted partner, balancing creativity with functional performance, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. This individual must be adept at navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and leading collaborative teams toward shared goals. The ideal candidate will bring experience in healthcare architectural design and facility operations with strong communication and presentation skills and a deep understanding of how the built environment supports clinical and design excellence. This role will be hybrid. Regardless, the expectation will be for this role to be able to be on-site any day of the week as needed during work hours. Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership across large, strategic improvement programs aligned with SHC priorities Define program goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with executive stakeholders Lead the conceptualization and delivery of complex, high-impact healthcare design projects. Create and guide high-level campus planning, building massing studies, and design narratives. Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure design integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Present design concepts and progress updates to executive leadership in a compelling, visually engaging way. Champion continuous improvement, identifying design efficiencies and synergies across projects. Develop and refine processes for prioritizing projects, allocating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of design excellence. Must Have Skills:
Degree in Architecture or related field Strong knowledge of regulatory and code requirements, construction methods, and materials A strong portfolio of built work demonstrating experience and capabilities Experience developing high-level campus planning and building massing studies Strong visual communication skills, including PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences Experience collaborating with stakeholders and interpreting operational needs into design solutions Experience of leading and mentoring in-house team members Skilled in navigating multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and hospital staff Excellent and succinct verbal and written communication skills Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant drafting/design software Proficient in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite Nice To Have Skills:
12+ years of relevant experience, particularly with healthcare projects California architectural licensure preferred Understanding of OSHPD/HCAI healthcare codes and regulations Familiarity with energy efficiency and green building standards Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Working knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas Proficiency in 3D design tools (Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up) This is an opportunity to influence the future of the healthcare environment at one of the world's leading academic medical centers. If you are a creative, strategic, and design-minded leader who thrives in collaborative, high-impact environments, we invite you to join our mission.