The Project Manager, Director’s Office is responsible for organizing, managing, and ensuring the successful completion of the strategic initiatives of the Director’s Office (DO). On behalf of the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Director’s Office, manages organizing and carrying out project plans for Directors’ Office strategic initiatives. Leverages expertise with other departments and components to achieve outcomes. Creates and refines timelines, procedures, and workflows, where necessary. May monitor the work of external contractors to ensure timely delivery within budget. Anticipates risk and takes appropriate action. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the planning for and implementation of initiatives, including capital projects, strategic planning, and other special projects, such as projects relating to the reinstallation of the Museum’s permanent collection and the 59th Carnegie International, as assigned. Represents Carnegie Museum of Art and the Director’s Office at meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Please see a full list of requirements on the Carnegie Museums’ Career Site. 

This is a temporary full-time, benefits eligible position. The term of the position runs from September 2024 through the completion of the 59th Carnegie International in January 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ related experience, at least three of which is in managing projects with demonstrably successful outcomes. An advanced certification in project management is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Minimum of three years’ experience with project management. Requires exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Must be adept at working on and leading teams. This is a deadline-driven position; the candidate must be able to prioritize and use sound time management and communicate deadline requirements effectively to others. Experience using Asana strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is primarily sedentary but will require some “on the floor” reviews of work, which will require movement throughout Carnegie Museum of Art. May require travel. Some evening and/or weekend hours required.