Director of Solution Delivery🔍Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States📁Information Technology Services📅Sep 06, 2019 Post Date📅84561 Requisition #

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Residing in Silicon Valley, theheart of innovation, Stanford GSB hasbuilt a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative managementprograms. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, push theboundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio ofentrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like noother. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.

The Digital SolutionsDepartment of the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an experienced andhighly skilled Director of Solution Delivery to oversee the successful deliveryof IT services including projects and operations within the Digital SolutionsDepartment while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of theschool. In this role, you will engage with the operations behind a world classacademic institution, contributing your experience and skills to influence andevolve the workplace and culture. Our team supports faculty, graduatestudents, and staff with an expectation to deliver high quality products andservices that meet their needs within appropriate timelines and budgets.

If you are a Manager withexpertise in complex enterprise environments and ready to take-on newchallenges and impact the future of technology in higher education, thisposition is for you.

The job purpose of thisposition is to direct the all activities Solution Delivery group consisting ofbusiness analysts, Engineering, content, reporting and UX resources.

Your primaryresponsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Solution Delivery group, including recruiting,hiring, training, developing, and evaluating. Provide oversight of end-to-endsolution delivery activities, associated change management strategies/plans,and end user satisfaction.
• Ensure solution delivery is on time and within establishedbudgetary and design constraints.
• Ensure that analysis, design, and testing activities arethoroughly planned and implemented.
• Ensure resolution of complex business and technical problems.
• Manage the adoption and adaptation of emerging technologies tomeet changing requirements, capabilities, and opportunities.
• Build a competent and diverse team; recruit, lead, and mentor keystaff through motivation and education; provide a clear vision and sense ofmission for the organization.
• Facilitate the creation and implementation of successful changemanagement strategies and plans.
• Manage risk mitigation activities.
• Participate in strategic planning activities for the department.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to leverage theuniversity/school's resources for successful project completion.
• Direct and manage strategic relationships both inside and outsideof the GSB; maintain a high level of interaction and collaboration with clientsand peers across the university.
• Partner with the CIO to determine project priorities via anestablished governance process as well as budgeting, strategy andcommunications.
• Be flexible to completing any other additional assigned duties.

To be successful in this position, you willbring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and eight years ofincreasingly technical work experience, or a combination of education andrelevant experience.Progressivelyresponsible relevant project management experience highly preferred.
• Experience leading and managing a large organization of technicalstaff through subordinate managers.
• Experience leading large, complex projects or programs.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and to manage multipleprojects.
• Exceptional and effective written and oral communication skills toaddress a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to productively assemble, engage, and leadcross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationshipbuilding, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.
• Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.
• Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed todeliver projects and operations.
• Skilled in designing, implementing and managing a sustainableenterprise application and data ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms like Salesforce and AWS

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, theUniversity will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with adisability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of hisor her job.

Why Stanford is forYou

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staffcome from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborativeenvironment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford,we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of ourlegacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries,excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy,including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.

A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.

A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.

Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture thatencourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this positionby clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit acover letter and résumé along with your online application.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4807
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: M
• Requisition ID: 84561