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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Digi-IS Program Manager -IS-Clinical Informatics (1.0 FTE, Days) in Palo Alto, California
Information Technology
1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift
At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The Digi - IS Program Manager will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and managing various programs and projects within the organization. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, project management expertise, and technical acumen to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives that contribute to organizational goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including diverse stakeholders such as IT, clinical, administrative, and business units, the Program Manager will identify opportunities for innovation and implement solutions aligned with the organization's mission. Responsibilities include driving day-to-day activities related to initiatives and ensuring their successful execution across the organization.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of key IT programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver desired outcomes.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline management, and budget adherence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business units, and external partners to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and ensure successful program delivery.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues associated with IT programs, implementing proactive measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
Effectively manage resources, including personnel, budgets, and timelines, to optimize project efficiency and success.
Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that IT solutions meet established standards and user requirements.
Facilitate clear and transparent communication channels between teams, providing regular updates, progress reports, and addressing concerns.
Collaborate with external vendors, ensuring effective partnerships and adherence to contractual agreements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT program management processes, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from previous projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Bachelors Degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders and inspiring teams to achieve shared objectives.
Exceptional project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and change management expertise.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Thought leader and operational expert around process and service transformation.
Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows
Ability to conceptualize, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage the work of a major program or function within a department
Knowledge of current issues and trends in health care and clinical operations in a health care system
Knowledge of EHRs as well as other information systems, clinical software, and computer applications used in a health care setting
Knowledge of redesigning clinical processes to improve efficiency and patient care, preferably in conjunction with the implementation of a clinical information systems
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Ability to strategize, plan and implement change
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $170,830.40 to $226,532.80
Equal Opportunity Employer
L ucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. REQNUMBER: 20258