Senior Director, Project Programming

Job Summary

The Senior Director Project Programming provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Universitys Project Programming unit directing the planning programming and execution of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Facilities Development & Operations this position is responsible for developing long-range capital plans managing multimillion-dollar construction programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements budgets schedules and quality standards. The role collaborates with senior university leadership external agencies architects engineers and contractors to advance the Universitys physical development while supporting institutional priorities. This position also provides leadership for professional staff and drives continuous improvement innovation and operational excellence across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning programming and delivery of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects from concept through project closeout.
• Develop and implement long-range capital planning strategies operational goals and project priorities aligned with University objectives.
• Direct project budgets schedules procurement activities risk management and regulatory compliance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee consultants contractors architects engineers and construction teams to ensure quality safety cost control and adherence to project specifications.
• Establish project management standards policies and best practices while ensuring compliance with CSU public works and applicable building regulations.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus leadership government agencies and external stakeholders to support capital improvement initiatives.
• Lead departmental operations by establishing strategic direction managing resources improving processes and ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Supervise coach and evaluate professional staff fostering employee development accountability and high-performance teams.
• Represent Facilities Development & Operations on campus committees advisory boards and capital planning initiatives while advancing the Universitys strategic growth.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills in managing complex capital construction programs.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles construction administration and public works practices.
• Strong understanding of construction codes regulatory compliance and applicable CSU State and Federal requirements.
• Ability to develop manage and monitor complex budgets schedules and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions.
• Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and successfully lead multidisciplinary teams across the University and external organizations.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities planning design engineering construction and project delivery systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement innovation sustainability and emerging technologies including responsible use of AI.
• Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining high levels of customer service and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Management or relevant technical fields
• Previous experience as a Project Manager Program Manager or in a similar leadership role typically with 5 to 10 years of experience.

License

A valid drivers license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California drivers license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting capital planning facilities or construction programs within a higher education public sector or similarly complex organization
• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects with responsibility for budgets schedules consultant and contractor coordination and regulatory compliance

Compensation

Classification: Administrator III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $16000/month - $17938/month
CSU Salary Range: $6891/month - $22119/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 13 2026 through July 28 2026.This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

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Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

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