Strategic Exhibitions Project Leader

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union affiliation

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions to lead complex, multi-year exhibitions from planning through installation. You will coordinate across departments, manage budgets and contracts, mentor staff, and drive process improvements to ensure high-quality visitor experiences that align with MFA priorities.

The role requires 7–10 years of museum/project management experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills in a

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of museum or project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies, or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex exhibitions.
• Experience with budgets and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex exhibitions from approval to close-out.
• Coordinate across departments to align priorities and resources.
• Develop multi-phase schedules and monitor milestones.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Mentor staff and lead internal project meetings.
• Represent MFA in co-organized exhibitions and external partnerships.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies, or equivalent

Master's degree and PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartSheet

Trello

TMS

Contracts management

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions to lead complex, multi-year exhibitions from planning through installation. You will coordinate across departments, manage budgets and contracts, mentor staff, and drive process improvements to ensure high-quality visitor experiences that align with MFA priorities.

The role requires 7–10 years of museum/project management experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills in a