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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley Position Overview: The Digital Plan & Permitting Program Manager IV governs Sutter Health’s enterprise digital building plans and internal permitting records as an authoritative system of record supporting Facilities, Real Estate / Asset Management, Planning & Construction, and regulatory compliance. This role leads the modernization and ongoing stewardship of the digital plan repository and permitting ecosystem, establishing standards for plan intake, validation, version control, and lifecycle management of construction and facility drawings. The Program Manager ensures plans and permit records remain accurate, traceable, defensible, and appropriately relied upon for operational, life safety, and compliance decisions within a complex healthcare environment. Partnering cross functionally, this role provides enterprise level program leadership to prevent plan drift, duplication, or misuse over time while enabling regulatory readiness, risk informed decision making, and improved customer experience. Key areas of focus will include the following: • Enterprise Building Plan Program Governance • Plan & Life Safety Literacy for Healthcare Environments • Regulatory & Hospital Compliance Enablement (Plan Based) • Internal Permit & Compliance Record System Ownership (ICRA / PCRA / ILSM) Job Description: EDUCATION: • Bachelor's: facility management, project management, business or related field or equivalent experience/education • Other: Advanced Project Management, Finance or Technology (based on area of work focus) training and certification from business acknowledged organizations TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: • 8 years of recent experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: • In‑depth knowledge of digital plan repositories, electronic plan review systems, and permitting workflows, including document intake, indexing, quality assurance, and version control. • Strong familiarity with document lifecycle governance, including metadata standards, naming conventions, retention, auditability, and secure document handling practices. • General knowledge of construction and facilities documentation practices, including closeout packages, architectural and engineering drawing types (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and standard file formats. • Verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to facilitate collaborative work sessions. • Demonstrated human‑resource management skills, including the ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, and support staff performance. • Demonstrated negotiation skills, with the ability to balance detailed requirements with broader organizational needs. • Leadership skills and the ability to initiate and maintain clear, consistent communications. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, coordinate priorities, and support effective problem‑solving. • Consultative skills to gather needs and translate requests into system configurations, workflow refinements, or process solutions. • Client relationship management skills to maintain positive and productive working relationships with Facilities, Project Delivery, Real Estate, and affiliate leadership. • Familiarity with word‑processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and business‑communications software, including Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel; familiarity with document management or asset systems is preferred. • Skills in identifying, researching, analyzing, and resolving workflow or data‑integrity issues. • Strong program, project, and vendor management skills, including internal partners, contractors, third party vendors, software providers, and technical service partners. • Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, manage work with minimal direction, and maintain strong attention to detail. • Commitment to providing a professional and supportive experience to internal partners and system users in a fast‑paced operational environment. • Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly, adapt to evolving processes, and respond effectively to shifting priorities. • Knowledge of licensing and permitting requirements, and familiarity with OSHPD/HCAI permitting expectations where applicable. • Proficient in MS Office and possesses strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Advanced skills in area‑of‑focus technologies, including Bluebeam, CAD/plan‑viewing tools, Tableau/Power BI, ERP systems, or similar platforms. • Ability to read and articulate architectural and engineering plans (when in area of focus). Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: Occasionally Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $126,256.00 to $189,384.00 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.