Director – Finance Program & Change Management

Stanford Health Care

Director of Finance Program & Change Management leading finance transformation initiatives at Stanford Health Care. Partnering with executive leadership and overseeing program governance for successful project execution.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94 - $125 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance program and change management initiatives, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, organizational change strategies, and measurable business outcomes. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and manage complex, cross-functional programs within a matrixed environment.

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Program ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementProject Management CertificationAgile Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementChange ManagementProject ManagementBusiness TransformationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementOrganizational DesignStakeholder Impact AssessmentAdoption Measurement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum MasterProsci CertificationCCMP Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAcademic Medical CenterMatrixed Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead finance program and change management activities for transformation initiatives
Partner with Finance executive leadership to plan, prioritize, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives aligned with the Finance Controller’s Office strategy and institutional mission
Establish and oversee program structures, including charters, scope, organizational design, schedules, and budgets
Assign or secure the resources needed to support execution
Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor and report on program and project performance, including schedules, budgets, risks, and benefit outcomes
Oversee communications, training, and readiness activities related to program and project progress
Build and develop a high-performing team by articulating a clear vision for the future of finance program and change management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible, directly related experience in program management, project management, change management, or business transformation leadership
Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and achievement of measurable business outcomes
Experience developing and executing organizational change management strategies, including stakeholder impact assessments, communications, training, readiness activities, and adoption measurement
Finance, ERP, or business transformation experience within a complex healthcare, academic medical center, or similarly matrixed environment preferred
Project management certification, such as PMP, is required
Agile certification, such as Certified Scrum Master, is required
Change management certification such as Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours