Stratus is a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, transforming how national brands connect with their customers. The Executive Vice President of Project Management is responsible for setting the strategic vision and driving operational excellence across customer-facing project management divisions, focusing on delivering complex, multi-site programs for clients while ensuring best-in-class execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead customer-facing project delivery teams, ensuring successful execution of signage and brand implementation programs across multiple industries
- Define and execute the enterprise-wide project management strategy aligned with Stratus’ growth objectives
- Drive innovation in project delivery methodologies, leveraging technology and process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Partner with executive leadership on long-term planning, acquisitions integration, and major initiatives
- Own P&L responsibility for assigned project management divisions; set and achieve revenue, gross margin, and SG&A targets
- Develop and monitor KPIs for operational performance, customer satisfaction, and cost containment
- Implement SMART plans for continuous improvement in revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and develop SVPs, Directors, and Project Managers to build a high-performing, accountable team
- Foster a culture of empowerment, ownership, and innovation across all levels of the organization
- Implement standardized service delivery approaches and best practices across divisions
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and client requirements
- Identify and mitigate project risks while capitalizing on opportunities for improvement and growth
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in project management or related field
- Deep understanding of multi-site rollout programs and signage industry; this is not an internal IT PMO role
- Experience in signage, brand maintenance, or similar customer-facing project environments required
- Proven track record of leading multi-division teams and delivering measurable business results
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive operational excellence and revenue growth
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale budgets and P&L
- Ability to balance high-level vision with detailed execution
- Expertise in project management methodologies and tools
- Advanced degree preferred
- PMP certification is a plus