Director, Project Management & Strategic Planning

Hearst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hearst is seeking a Director of Project Management and Strategic Planning to oversee interior renovations nationwide and manage FF&E procurement for the New York HQ. This role partners with executives to align real estate assets with business goals and drives cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities include strategic space planning, furniture management, and leading cross-functional teams through relocations and change management, ensuring project success from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Strategic Interior Planning, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Interiors or Project Management.
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, and installations.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and oversight of interior office renovation projects nationwide.
• Develop standards for project management including guidelines and forms.
• Review and update Hearst Design & Construction guidelines.
• Evaluate and implement construction project management systems.
• Identify and hire local project management services for non-NYC projects.
• Manage selection, bidding, and negotiation for service contracts.
• Oversee space allocation and strategic planning for HQ.
• Manage furniture procurement and FF&E nationwide.
• Coordinate office moves/adds/changes with HR, Facilities, Technology, and vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Space Planning

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Project Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Project management software

Microsoft Excel and Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Provide project management and oversight of interior office renovation projects nationwide. Oversee and manage the local 3rd party Project Managers as required.
  • Develop Standards for Project Management, including guidelines and forms for all construction projects.
  • Review and update as needed the Hearst Design & Construction guidelines.
  • Evaluate and implement construction project management systems at Hearst.
  • Identify and hire local Project Management Services where needed for projects outside of NYC.
  • Manage the Selection, Bidding process, and Negotiation for service contracts, including but not limited to Project Management, Architectural, Engineering, and General Contractor.
  • Anticipated domestic travel 10-20%
• Strategic space planning
  • Develop short- and long-term planning at Hearst Tower and Sheffield to ensure business units have the appropriate space and workplace to satisfy their program needs.
  • Routinely report and recommend blocking and stacking changes based on known and/or anticipated organizational changes.
  • Liaison with all business units to gather information needed for strategic planning.
• Oversee the space management system.
  • Manage the overall space allocation system (WISP and Office Space) to ensure proper accounting chargebacks.
• Coordinate office moves/adds/changes.
  • Review and implement improvements for a robust Change management system to efficiently manage internal office moves/add/changes, and configuration.
  • Work closely with Human Resources, Facilities, Technology, and other groups to execute moves/add/changes and configurations.
  • Manage third-party installers and movers, and other required trades needed for any move/add/change.
• Oversight and management of Furniture inventory in NYC.
  • Review and manage the master furniture inventory
• Oversight and management of Furniture procurement nationwide.
  • Review and manage the FF&E procurement in the US. Work closely with architects and furniture distributors and manufacturers on the specification and purchasing of all FF&E related items required for a project. Responsible for reviewing and approving all FF&E orders.
  • Work with Executives and user groups on furniture selections and procurement. Assist is finish selections and recommendations.
  • Explore opportunities to leverage master service agreements to improve quality and reduce costs.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or more in Architecture, Interior Design, Strategic Interior Planning, Project Management, or related field
• 10+ Years of Experience in Corporate Interiors, Project Management or related
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture, and all installations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other design programs, eg. Photoshop, & project management programs, Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $150,000-$170,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating, informing audiences and leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care.

Our portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide. On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media. We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. On the business-to-business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking.

Our strength lies in our people. We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.

The Hearst Real Estate & Facilities Planning group is looking for a Director of Project Management and Strategic Planning responsible for overseeing and managing interior renovation projects and FF&E procurement nationwide and oversee the strategic space planning for the New York HQ. This individual will be responsible for aligning the company's real estate assets with its overall business objectives, driving operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic growth.