Director, Operational Excellence & Administration

Stanford Health Care is seeking a senior, strategic leader to run the business, governance, and operational excellence functions behind one of the organization’s most critical operational divisions. As Director, Operational Excellence & Administration, you will serve as the administrative and operational integrator within Facilities Services across one or more business units —overseeing core business functions, performance management systems, and corporate business processes while enabling safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across a complex, multisite healthcare system. Partnering closely with executive and operational leaders, this role translates complex planning, design, cost, and operational inputs into clear, decision ready insights that surface risk, strengthen accountability, and drive division alignment. Through disciplined governance, data driven execution, standardized best practices, and continuous improvement, the Director elevates quality, accelerates delivery, and maximizes value in direct support of Stanford Health Care’s mission and clinical excellence. 

Stanford Health Care is seeking a senior leader to strategically lead the business, governance, and operational excellence functions that enable one of the organization’s most critical divisions. As Director, Operational Excellence & Administration, you will integrate business operations across Facilities Services and Facilities Planning & Design, driving performance, efficiency, and enterprise alignment across a complex, multisite healthcare system. This role partners closely with executive leadership to translate complex planning, design, cost, and operational inputs into clear, decision‑ready insights that shape priorities, surface risk, and guide investment. Through disciplined governance, data‑driven execution, and continuous improvement, the Director will elevate quality, accelerate delivery, and maximize value in direct support of Stanford Health Care’s mission and clinical excellence.  

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care    
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/facilities.html 

The Facilities Planning & Design (FPD) business unit leads the planning, design, and improvement of Stanford Health Care’s spaces to advance excellence in care, innovation, and experience. With expertise across Planning, Design, Land Use & Licensing, Art, Wayfinding, Signage, and Facilities Administration, FPD turns vision into reality, creating functional, compliant, and inspiring environments aligned with Stanford Medicine’s mission. 

By standardizing best practices and advancing strategic initiatives, Facilities Administration elevates quality, accelerates timelines, and maximizes value across the organization.