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Senior Program Manager

Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

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Administration

Post Date 10 hours ago

Requisition # 106596

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Senior Program Manager. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply tohttp://stanfordcareers.stanford.eduand in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #106596

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

Working Title:** **Senior Program Manager

**Job Title:** Administrative Services Administrator 3

**Job Code:** 4123

**Grade:** K

**Exemption:** Exempt

**Salary Range:** $153,748 to $190,812

**Term:** Continuing

**Work Arrangement:** Onsite with hybrid flexability

**About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution** : The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University seeks an experienced professional to serve as **Senior Program Manager** for the Tata–Hoover Innovation Initiative (Initiative). This role will create, implement, and manage high-impact activities that advance U.S.–India collaboration across policy, research, and private-sector engagement. The Initiative is a multi-year effort that focuses on innovation policy and strategic cooperation between the US and India, whose partnership is increasingly vital to bilateral economic growth, security, and technological advancement.

The Initiative will facilitate the exchange of ideas, expertise, and talent, with regular co-located engagement in both India and at the Hoover Institution. As a hub for bilateral collaboration, the Initiative will strengthen ties across strategic sectors and help shape the future of U.S.–India relations.

Reporting to Hoover leadership and faculty, the Senior Program Manager will:

+ Execute and evolve the Initiative’s strategic vision

+ Lead long-term planning and program implementation

+ Build partnerships across academia, industry, and government

+ Oversee fellowships, exchanges, roundtables, policy seminars, and symposiums in both the US and India

+ Coordinate in both countries the exchange of scholars, practitioners, and students

+ Focus efforts so that outcomes produce impactful research and policy outputs

Ideal candidates will bring:

+ Experience working across academic, corporate, and government environments

+ Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems and public–private partnerships

+ Proven private-sector experience is required to engage stakeholders and drive outcomes

This is a unique opportunity to lead a global initiative focused on innovation policy, emerging technologies, energy collaboration, talent mobility, and geostrategic cooperation at a pivotal moment in U.S.-India relations. This role will ensure strategic alignment and collaboration between the Hoover Institution, Tata Sons, and a wide network of internal and external partners towards common goals and impactful outcomes.

CORE DUTIES*:

+ Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex functions or programs with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. May provide development of program or function from initial concept to implementation.

+ Manage the administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that often span political and organizational boundaries.

+ Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

+ Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance.

+ Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.

+ May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, public policy, or business administration preferred given the complexity of the Initiative’s focus areas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.

+ Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Execution skills and familiarity with India and South-Central Asia

+ Proven ability to work with international teams and engage with senior-level stakeholders across the US and India

+ Experience in organizing and coordinating high-level events such as conferences, fellowships, and research roundtables

+ Demonstrated ability to develop financial plans, secure funding, and manage resource allocation to meet program objectives

+ Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least twice a year

Certifications and Licenses:

+ None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

+ Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

+ Frequently sitting.

+ Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

+ Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The expected pay range for this position is $153,748 to $190,812 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with India partners and external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

_The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4123**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: K**

+ **Requisition ID: 106596**

+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**