Project Manager - Architectural Products

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation is seeking a Project Manager 1 - Architectural Products to join the Workplace Furnishings team. The role oversees stages of the project lifecycle to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time completion, coordinating with stakeholders, managing resources, and keeping projects on budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business or project management and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience; 3 years preferred.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams is favored.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and timelines; conduct reviews with teams.
• Monitor progress, manage schedules, and coordinate tasks among members.
• Track budget progress, report discrepancies, and suggest alternatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact; facilitate regular project meetings.
• Assist in allocating resources and track utilization.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Develop working knowledge of functional area processes.
• Participate in activities to ensure organizational success.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Timeline planning

Stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/project management or related field

Job description

HNI Corporation

is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a Project Manager 1 - Architectural Products to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team.

Project Manager 1 is responsible for the oversight of various stages throughout the project lifecycle to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time completion. This role manages individual or multiple smaller projects coordinating with various stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and timelines. Conduct qualifying reviews with cross functional teams and stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to plans. Coordinate tasks among team members.

• Monitor and track budget project progress. Report discrepancies and identify alternatives to ensure budget adherence.

• Serve as a primary point of project. Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates.

• Assist in allocating project resources and track utilization.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Maintain project documentation, including plans and status reports. Prepare and deliver project reports.

• Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of functional area techniques and processes.

• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or related field.

• At least 1-year relevant experience required; 3-years of experience preferred.