National Account Project Manager - Signage Program (Remote)

Job Summary :

The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver larger and more complex projects. This person would manage resources, schedules and financials throughout the project life cycle as well as collaborate with other departments regarding issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. A major part of this role would be contributing to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.

The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. They would verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost to achieve them.

Duties and Expectations :

The Project Manager is expected to own and manage the full project life cycle, managing, at a minimum, $1.5 million annually (closed and billed jobs).  A successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor programs simultaneously in the following categories and competencies :

CUSTOMER INTERACTION & COMMUNICATION

Create and maintain comprehensive project / program documentation

Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project

Manages the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders

Provide  frequent  status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership

PROJECT EXECUTION

Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chair the project management team meetings for the assigned account (s)

Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress, sharing the plan with clients as well as other internal and external staff members

Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels

Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Establish, coordinate and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects

Proactively report and escalate to management as needed

Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Prepare project budget proposals and detailed project plan for all phases of the project

Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis

Perform risk management to minimize potential risks

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization

Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence

Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business

Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills :

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably business, construction, or manufacturing

5 years of experience in project management, including tracking and planning projects preferably

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Experience negotiating vendor contracts

Ability to help others and solve problems on own

Strong ability to build successful relationships with clients leading to long-term business

Able to plan and organize workflow, following established processes to get the work done

General knowledge of blueprint reading skills

B2B sales experience

Experience in construction projects related to branding, resets and new construction for retail, c-stores and other verticals

Experience with Jobscope , Taskray , SharePoint, Smartsheet or other project management software

Experience with commercial construction preferred in areas such as signage, ACM panels, canopies, drive thru systems, cladding , etc.

Preferred permitting background

Preferred Project Management Professional certification

We are a leading sign company in the U.S. and provide an attractive benefits package :

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Leading Edge Tools & Technology

YMCA Health & Fitness Membership

Education & Advancement Opportunities

Incentive Programs

Charitable Contributions Match

Paid Parental Leave

And More !

Jones Sign Company is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workplace that promotes a culture of trust, respect, and transparent communication.