Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field (preferred)
5-7 years of signage industry experience with a combination of sign vendor/manufacturer and retail environments, with external signage experience required
Excellent negotiation, leadership, communication, decision-making, and project management skills; experience managing direct reports
Proficiency in Corel and Photoshop; strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and Smartsheet
Requirements:
Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of exterior signage for new store development, remodels, and retrofits, ensuring adherence to brand and prototypical standards.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the signage program to increase efficiency, drive quality, and add value.
Own relationships with signage vendors and consultants to ensure design consistency, manufacturing quality, timely delivery, and accurate installation; provide clear direction and performance expectations to vendors.
Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal departments (Engineering, Construction, Facilities, Marketing, Operations, Brand Maintenance) and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to prepare design documentation and facilitate submissions to local jurisdictions.
Job description
Job Overview:
We are looking for Lead Program Manager for the implementation of exterior signage for new store development at Atlanta, Georgia, requiring on-site work with 25% travel to locations. Our ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree preferred in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field with 5-7 years signage experience focusing on vendor/manufacturer and retail environments especially exterior work, strong negotiation, leadership, project management skills, proficiency in Corel, Photoshop, MS Office, and Smartsheet, plus experience managing direct reports.
This is a full-time associate-level position offers a base salary with full benefits, possible relocation assistance, but no visa sponsorship, security clearance, commission, overtime, or reimbursed interview travel.
What You'll Do:
Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of exterior signage for new store development, remodels, and retrofits ensuring adherence to all brand and prototypical standards.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the signage program to increase efficiency, drive quality, and add value.
Partner with the Director of A&D - Implementation to establish goals aligned with broader signage and brand objectives and monitor progress toward key performance indicators.
Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and technical guidance to support the development growth goals of the business.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments including Engineering, Construction, Facilities, Marketing, Operations, and Brand Maintenance.
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to prepare any required design documentation and facilitate submissions to local jurisdictions.
Own relationships with signage vendors and consultants to ensure design consistency, manufacturing quality, timely delivery, and accurate installation.
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.
Provide clear direction and performance expectations to vendor(s) to support project delivery.
Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies by continuous learning and attending trade shows, conferences, and vendor meetings, as necessary.
Conduct site visits and attend punch walks to assess signage installations and offer actionable feedback for improvement.
Analyze data in response to business requests and provide insights that inform decision-making and program direction.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred
5-7 years' experience in Signage Industry with a combination of Sign Vendor/Manufacturer and Retail environments.
External signage experience is required.
Excellent negotiation, communication, leadership, decision-making, and public presentation skills.
Previous experience managing direct reports and demonstration of high performance in project management required.
