Vice President, Project Management (Exterior Signage)

Stratus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Mentorship

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Stratus, a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, seeks a Vice President, Exterior Signage, to lead a core business area and shape how we deliver for customers, develop teams, and grow the business.

You will partner with Sales, Customer Success, Manufacturing, Finance, and executive leadership to strengthen relationships, improve operations, and drive profitable growth while guiding strategy and ensuring teams have the resources to execute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading leaders and multi-level teams.
• Strong executive presence and customer relationship skills.
• Proven ability to coach and retain high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and operating priorities for Exterior Signage; translate goals into plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop Account Management, Project Management, and leaders; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Own revenue, profitability, forecasting, and customer outcomes; drive performance across the function.
• Oversee delivery of complex customer programs, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and expectations.
• Build executive-level customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Customer relationship management

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Business management systems

Job description

Overview

Your Career In The Stratusphere

There's never been a better time to join Stratus!

As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we help the world’s most recognized brands show up consistently everywhere they operate. From exterior signage and interior branding to site refreshes, digital signage, and ongoing repair and maintenance, we bring brands to life where it matters most. Our work extends far beyond installation; we become a long-term partner in helping brands succeed.

At Stratus, every employee plays a direct role in that impact. We operate with a strong commitment to customer service, a focus on execution, and a bias for action. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are visible, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, you’ll find it here.

The Opportunity

As the Vice President, Exterior Signage, you will lead one of Stratus' core business areas and play a key role in shaping how we deliver for our customers, develop our teams, and grow the business. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Account Management and Project Management, with responsibility for customer experience, project execution, financial performance, and team development.

In this role, you will partner closely with customers, Sales, Customer Success, Manufacturing, Finance, and executive leadership to strengthen customer relationships, improve operational performance, and drive profitable growth. You will help set the direction for the Exterior Signage business while ensuring teams have the clarity, resources, and leadership needed to execute effectively.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, solving complex business challenges, and creating strong customer partnerships. If you are energized by balancing strategy with execution and want to make a visible impact on both customer success and business performance, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Exterior Signage at Stratus.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction and operating priorities for the Exterior Signage business, translating company goals into clear plans, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop Account Management, Project Management, and people leaders, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Own business performance across revenue, gross margin, profitability, forecasting, customer satisfaction, project execution, and resource utilization.
• Oversee the successful delivery of complex customer programs, ensuring teams proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and customer expectations.
• Build and strengthen executive-level customer relationships, serving as a senior escalation point and identifying opportunities to improve retention, expand partnerships, and support long-term account growth.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success on account strategy, pipeline opportunities, customer transitions, and growth initiatives while ensuring operational readiness and delivery capability.
• Use financial and operational data to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations and business updates to executive leadership.
• Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, performance management, technology adoption, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Field Services, Finance, Quality, and other teams to improve execution, resolve systemic issues, and support enterprise priorities.
• Lead talent planning for the function, including organizational design, succession planning, recruiting, coaching, engagement, retention, and development of future leaders.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in customer-facing operations, account management, project management, program management, or a related business function, including significant experience leading leaders and multi-level teams.
• Demonstrated success owning revenue, profitability, forecasting, operational performance, and customer outcomes within a complex, project-based business.
• Strong executive presence and customer relationship skills, with experience navigating escalations, negotiating priorities, and building trusted partnerships with senior customer stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build, coach, and retain high-performing teams while establishing clear accountability and performance expectations.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret performance data, identify root causes, and translate analysis into practical action.
• Experience leading complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders, locations, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management, project management, CRM, and reporting systems.
• Signage, construction, brand implementation, or other project-based industry experience strongly preferred; extensive knowledge of exterior signage is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience may be considered.

What We Offer

Culture & Growth

• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Regular coaching, feedback, and mentorship to support growth

Health & Wellbeing

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave

Pay Transparency

$100,000- $120,000 Annually

This range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation based on the nature of the position, individual, department, and/or company performance.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel as an essential function of the role to support in-person interaction with customers, field partners, and business stakeholders. Travel may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation and may include overnight stays as needed.

Work Environment

This role operates in a [remote home office / hybrid office / or on-site office] environment, with regular collaboration within and across teams. The position involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual communication and interaction. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 20 pounds and general movement within an office setting.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment with Stratus are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, including those designated as safety-sensitive or regulated positions, employment may also be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and/or other regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Stratus is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time based on the needs of Stratus.