The Program Manager is responsible for working individually and as a team to successfully direct, manage, and complete small and large corporate sign branding projects from concept to completion in a profitable and timely fashion.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors 
• Per diems available when traveling

Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,200+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

• Manage sites to include:
  • Site survey information inclusive of landlord requirements and code restrictions.
  • Landlord approvals and necessary regulatory requirement permits.
  • Manufacturing, shipping, and installation of all products.
• Maintain active communication channels with all internal/external stakeholders throughout the life of the project.
• Track and respond to project scope changes, following established internal processes for approval and notifications.
• Evaluate problems as they surface with a focus on solving independently when able and escalating as needed to appropriate members of the leadership team or Subject Matter Experts.
• Track projects against target margins, provide approval within authority for deviations from target margins, and at times obtain approval from leadership team for margin deviations.
• Coordinate the administrative function and records retention of all documentation to include organizing/securing/filing all required closeout documentation to include permits, completion photos, invoicing, etc.
• Initiate and coordinate accurate purchase orders and invoices for all phases of the project life.
• Utilize project software to track all projects and provide a comprehensive status report for all projects within scope of responsibility ensuring work is tracked within the project software.
• Generate design write-up requests and proof designs for specification and brand accuracy.
• Coordinate, gather and process competitive manufacturing and installation quotes that allow for the generation of accurate and profitable cost proposals with.
• Serve as a Lead to Associate Program Managers assigning and guiding tasks for those assigned to partner with you on sites.

• Associate Degree and/or equivalent related experience in Signage, Construction, Project Management, or Manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate large amounts of data and apply this information in the preparation of clear and concise reports for internal and external use.
• Familiarity with a Request for Purchase (RFP) process from establishment to revision to execution.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal problem-solving, and organization skills.

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