Senior PM Risk Management

Senior Project Manager — Signage & Wayfinding Strategy

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategy, planning and execution for environmental branding, architectural signage and wayfinding solutions for our clients. The successful candidate will hold full authority and accountability for all aspects of a client's engagement—from proposal to closeout.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead creation of detailed project work plans including scope definition, timeline, resource allocation, risk assessment, budget tracking, and quality control.
• Monitor progress through project management tools and dashboards; track and adjust project schedules to ensure alignment with changing client needs and internal resourcing.
• Develop and manage contingency plans to mitigate project risks.
• Ensure successful project closeout including lessons learned and documentation.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Collaborate with Director of Project Management and Project Managers (PMs) to guide project execution and support conflict resolution.
• Provide coaching, peer feedback, and support professional development for project teams.
• Develop a program which identifies top/key clients to build and/or maintain client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans to manage expectations and ensure alignment at every project phase.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to manage expectations and align on goals.
• Conduct regular client check-ins and lead project reviews to ensure satisfaction.
• Build strategic partnerships with key clients for long-term growth.

Technical & Financial Oversight:

• Ensure high-quality deliverables across all phases of work.
• Track project financials against work plan estimates, resolve variances, and maintain profitability.

Project Controls & Reporting:

• Leverage project management tools and software to monitor scope, schedule, budget, resources and revenue projections.
• Proactively look for opportunities to add value to existing accounts and produce high-quality work to grow opportunities organically.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• ~10 years' experience in wayfinding, environmental branding, and architectural signage.
• ~5 years' experience in leading healthcare wayfinding strategy & implementation.
• ~ Proven ability to plan, document and execute project plans, including scope definition, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• ~ Organized, with excellent problem solving, time management and risk management skills.
• ~ Highly detail-oriented, with a strong eye for design and quality control.
• ~ Strong knowledge of Project Management Methodology and Tools, with a strong knowledge of Project Management Disciplines.
• ~ Proactive, flexible, team player with the confidence and integrity to earn client and internal team trust quickly.
• ~ Ability to adjust to dynamic project situations and manage critical decisions with tact, respect, and professionalism.

The GNU Group

We help clients drive positive employee experience by delivering effective workplace solutions, which encompass Workplace Strategy and Technology, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance, Workplace Staffing, and Branding, Wayfinding, and Signage. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.