Program Manager, Custom and Executive Programs

Note - This is a 2 year fixed term position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US to be considered for this position. The School of Engineering Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk‑takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world’s most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems. Program Manager, Custom and Executive Programs The Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE), part of Stanford Engineering, seeks a positive, highly motivated, customer‑oriented, and team‑focused Program Manager to join our team and manage the delivery of custom and executive programs to a global audience. In this fast‑paced environment, the successful candidate should have the ability to manage multiple programs, possess a strong attention to detail, thrive in a deadline‑driven environment, and possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to effectively and inclusively interact with people across cultures. The successful candidate will support multiple programs that are part of a portfolio of programs delivered live virtually, online asynchronously, and in person on Stanford’s campus. The Program Manager, Custom and Executive Programs will work closely with experienced CGOE Program Managers supporting a variety of clients, faculty, learners, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. In this role, the Program Manager, Custom and Executive Programs, will interface with Stanford faculty, departments, global clients and participants, and be the primary contact for vendors and service providers. During live virtual and in person events, it is expected that the Program Manager, Custom and Executive Programs will be responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the program, the attendees, and the University. Given the global and customer‑facing nature of our work, this role may be asked to occasionally work early mornings, evenings and/or weekends. This is a wonderful department that works well as a team! If you are looking for a position in a high‑energy, mission‑driven environment, this is the job for you! This is a 2‑year fixed‑term position, with the possibility of renewal. In this role, you will: Understand and communicate the features, benefits, and advantages of the product/program to a target audience. Gather, analyze and report on product/program data. Execute a tactical plan to meet the product/program objectives. Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of product/program elements. Provide administrative support to the Product/Program team. Track product/program progress against goals and schedule. Assist in the development of materials which support the product/program. *Other duties as assigned Additional responsibilities: Support the management, planning, and execution of professional education offerings delivered online, in‑person, or blended format. Work closely with team members to implement project plans and share responsibilities and support tasks. Ongoing program support of existing programs working with various teams across CGOE to address learner inquiries and fulfill client expectations. Initiate and lead meetings to plan programs, establish and monitor budgets, review program evaluations, and review administrative procedures. Coordinate with senior program managers to manage and address faculty, stakeholder, client and participant programmatic communication needs, serving as program point of contact representing CGOE and acting in the best interest of the organization, faculty, and Stanford University. Continually collaborate with CGOE internal departments responsible for catering and event services, student services, finance, and instructional technology. Assist with the planning and logistical arrangements for various on‑campus events. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days/week working at the Stanford main campus, subject to operational needs. The expected range for this position is $41.21 – $49.15 per hour for positions in the Stanford Work Locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University