Senior Project Manager, Studio
Remote in GA, FL, TN & TX only
The Senior Project Manager reports directly to the President/CEO and is responsible for building, initial installs, managing multiple permanent and traveling exhibitions, including large-scale touring exhibitions. This role requires excellent cross-team communication leadership of internal staff and external vendors, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both domestically and internationally.
Verantwoordelijkheden:
Manage large and complex exhibitions, ensuring design integrity, brand adherence, and overall quality.
Lead, train, and mentor a team of internal employees and external contractors; define and implement best practices and processes to improve department efficiency.
Develop, maintain, and manage exhibition budgets (macro and micro levels) and schedules for fabrication, installation, operations, and deinstallation.
Serve as primary liaison for venues, clients, partners, curators, promoters, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate across internal departments (Creative, Production, Design, Marketing, Operations, Retail, Sales, Box Office) to ensure seamless communication.
Approve and manage floorplans, content lists, collections, and asset inventories.
Oversee fabrication shop proposals, builds, technical coordination, shipping logistics, and any repairs or additions to existing exhibitions.
Facilitate procurement of exhibition parts, supplies, and materials; maintain consumables lists and asset databases.
Manage invoices and documentation submissions for contractors and vendors.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other professionals for code compliance (CO, TCO, fire/life safety, etc.).
Maintain accurate insurance documentation and values for all exhibitions.
Participate in on-site exhibition builds, deinstallations, and off-site logistics as required.
Provide creative leadership during design, fabrication, and installation phases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Vereiste competenties:
10+ years of experience in exhibition/project management, preferably with large-scale exhibitions and budgets of $1–3M+.
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or equivalent significant work experience preferred.
PMP Certification preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills, both internally and externally.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail), Smartsheet.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
Results-oriented, collaborative, flexible, and trustworthy, with a professional and client-focused demeanor.
Andere gewenste vaardigheden/competenties:
SOFTWARE LISTED BELOW USED BY IMAGINE EXHIBITIONS, INC:
Dropbox
Google Business: Gmail, Docs, Apps, Forms, Sites & Sheets
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Navan – our corporate travel booking tool
Sage – our corporate credit card receipt management tool
Business Central – our accounting platform for submitting invoices, tracking payments, etc.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
Correctable vision and hearing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally for the purposes of moving equipment on and off shelves.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during onsite visits.
Ability to sit for long periods.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Capability to read, write, and understand English.
Skilled in the use of computer and office equipment
Proficient in activities requiring manual dexterity of both hands.
Primarily a remote position with a possibility of relocating to an onsite position in Atlanta, GA.
Travel domestically or internationally will be required based on business need.
Hoe te solliciteren:
Deze functiebeschrijving is niet bedoeld om allesomvattend te zijn en de werknemer zal ook andere redelijkerwijs gerelateerde taken uitvoeren zoals toegewezen door de directe supervisor en ander management indien nodig. Imagine Exhibitions Inc. behoudt zich het recht voor om taken te herzien of te wijzigen indien nodig. Deze functiebeschrijving vormt geen schriftelijk of impliciet arbeidscontract.