Stanford Graduate School of Business 

Residing in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation, Stanford GSB has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.

The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, also known as Stanford Seed, is a Stanford GSB-led initiative that is working to end the cycle of global poverty by training business leaders in developing economies, inspiring Stanford students to become globally-engaged leaders, and supporting critical research from across the university to maximize our impact.  

The Global Operations Program Manager is a critical team member charged implementing and administering the vision, strategy, and goals of Stanford Seed and its global operations team.

The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating programming and operations at Seed’s global centers in Africa and India. The Program Manager will support the execution of the Seed Transformation Program and assist with Seed’s global expansion strategy, among other duties. The candidate should have strong project management skills and should help drive cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Support Global Operations with execution of the Seed Transformation Program, and administration of recruitment, admission and onboarding processes across Seed’s global centers
• Manage logistics and participate in hiring global employees, including managing recruitment process, scheduling and conducting interviews, onboarding new employees, and more.
• Assist with Seed’s global expansion strategy. Conduct due diligence and research for prospective new global sites, and assist with expansion efforts as needed.
• Manage the administration of the Seed Transformation Network (network of business leaders who participated in the Seed Transformation Program). Support execution of Network benefits, including Seed intern program, consultant program, coach program, and more. Maintain and manage Network databases and membership records.
• Support the planning and execution of Seed Global Operations events
• Plan and support Global Operations meetings, and other administration tasks as needed.
• May travel internationally to Seed’s global centers (Ghana, Kenya, India, etc.)
• Will require extended hours, early mornings and evenings, especially for meetings with global staff
• Be flexible to completing any other additional assigned duties.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience working in emerging economies, and/or working closely with global teams highly preferred

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

*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 his or her job.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, 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 that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

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Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4111
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: H
Requisition ID: 84614