Director of Project Management

WALTON SIGNAGE, LTD; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Signage is seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee project responsibilities related to installation and costing objectives. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years' experience in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster client relationships to drive revenue. The position includes leading a team to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical benefits starting first month

401(k) plan with 100% match up to 4%

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience leading a project management team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, evaluate, and direct program management team work.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sales team and clients.
• Ensure organizational structure enables rapid growth and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Job description

Walton Signage is a well-respected, innovative company in the signage industry. The company serves large, national or corporate accounts with turnkey installation of high-quality signage systems and has been listed three times as one of Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing companies.

We are currently recruiting for a DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT to facilitate and expedite technical and field-related activities for external and internal customers, including subcontractors, municipalities, engineers, and Walton Signage Program and Project Managers. This role has overall project responsibility related to installation and costing objectives. It is a remote position, and the Director will work out of his/her home office.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Plan, staff, evaluate, and direct the work of the program management team.
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with the sales team and clients to grow revenue streams.
3. Optimize team composition and structure to maximize company goals.
4. Ensure organizational structure and team practices support rapid growth while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
5. Develop team members to identify and mitigate risks.
6. Identify methods to improve gross margin through outsourcing, negotiation, and direction.
7. Maintain high levels of efficient execution to enable additional program work without compromising quality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in program or project management and leading a PM team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and ERP software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and accept direction.
• Maintain confidentiality and define goals that ensure company and customer satisfaction.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Walton Signage offers medical benefits starting the first of the month following the start date, a 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 4%, paid time off, holidays, and competitive compensation based on experience. To apply, please complete the preliminary application online.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Constantly required to sit and use hands to operate a telephone, type, and operate a computer and mouse.
• Frequently talk, hear, and bend or twist neck.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Travel may be required.