Administrative Services Administrator 2

About the Role

The Discovery Stage Project Manager provides comprehensive project support and management resources to Stanford Investigators specializing in stem cell and gene therapies at the Stanford University Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM). This full-time role focuses on planning, monitoring, and managing investigator-initiated translational research projects in early development stages, ensuring on-time completion, adherence to specifications, and budget compliance. The position oversees all aspects of the development process, including progress reporting, activity coordination, and timeline management for complex, multifaceted projects within the Tissue Regeneration platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions with significant business, regulatory, and/or technical challenges, requiring subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate programs, policies, and procedures; identify issues and develop alternative solutions, including changes to programs, policies, or procedures.
• Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations for achieving or modifying program goals.
• Represent the project or function within the department, unit, or school, and to external constituencies at the university level.
• Manage and contribute to outreach strategies, including relationship development, communications, and compliance.
• Develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess training needs and develop associated training programs.
• Direct and/or supervise staff as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others when supervision is required.