Sr Program Manager - Emergency Management

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive emergency management and business continuity program for Stanford Health Care. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides advanced program management support to ensure organizational readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective response and recovery capabilities across hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and support operations. The Senior Program Manager leads complex initiatives with moderate to high scope, translating regulatory requirements, operational needs, and risk assessments into actionable plans, tools, and training programs.

The role collaborates extensively with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and resilience while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. This position demonstrates operational leadership, accountability for safety and regulatory compliance, and effective stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, highly matrixed healthcare environment.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute emergency preparedness activities, including drills, exercises (tabletop, functional, and full-scale), and real-world incident response support across multiple sites.

• Develop and implement emergency management and business continuity plans for hospitals, ambulatory locations, and administrative functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Translate regulatory guidance, hazard vulnerability assessments, and operational requirements into standardized procedures, response algorithms, and training tools.

• Facilitate and support emergency management governance structures, including committees, work groups, and subcommittees, ensuring follow-through on action items and program deliverables.

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to conduct business impact analyses and develop continuity strategies that reduce operational disruptions and improve recovery timelines.

• Design and deliver training programs and educational materials for staff and leadership to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

• Analyze program performance metrics and after-action reports to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain and standardize OEM policies, procedures, documentation, and reporting processes to ensure consistency and compliance.

• Interpret facility infrastructure data (e.g., floor plans, hazard maps) to support site‑specific emergency planning and response strategies.

• Provide guidance and support during incidents, exercises, and activations, including participation in debriefs and implementation of corrective actions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., local agencies, healthcare coalition partners) to strengthen coordinated response efforts.

• Support leadership reporting through preparation of dashboards, summaries, and program updates.

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies across all program activities.

• This position may require on-call availability during non‑standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs and respond to emergencies as necessary.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

• Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related

• Relevant experience…