Program Manager, Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design firm in Atlanta seeks a Program Manager to oversee strategic objectives for projects in architecture and construction. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with at least 5 in management. Responsibilities include resource management, stakeholder communication, and budget oversight. This full-time role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architecture, construction, or real estate.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Program management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project activities to achieve strategic objectives.
• Plan and monitor overall program execution.
• Manage resources across multiple projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communications

Budget management

Problem-solving

Team management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries through team-oriented, collaborative project delivery and community engagement.

As a Program Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will develop a program's objectives and strategy to assess impact on the department, business, and organization. You will define and oversee projects to reach targeted goals and implement strategic tasks that align new programs with the organization’s business strategy and goals. This role focuses on high levels of coordination for programs and clients, including 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies. Projects include high tech manufacturing and logistics facilities, automated distribution, retail, robotics, electric vehicles, aviation, sustainable and green technologies.

Your Role

• Accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities
• Plan and monitor overall program execution
• Project coordination and project team management
• Create and maintain program budgets
• Resource management across multiple projects
• Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving
• Communicate job expectations by planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contribution
• Contribute information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews and prepare action plans to achieve operational objectives
• Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards by resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, determining system improvements, and implementing change
• Meet financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the field of architecture, construction or real estate with a minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Program management experience including staffing, planning, people management, performance and profitability, financial planning, process improvement, and strategic planning
• Adept at dealing with complexity, analyzing information, conflict resolution, and implementing company vision
• Highly analytical and organized
• Excellent teambuilding, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Preferred equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Design Services