Director of Project Management

Mural Arts seeks a Director of our Project Management Office to oversee the department which includes all project management functions and contractual and staff project managers. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a solid background in complex project management. The primary function of the Director is to coordinate projects prepare proposals review budgets assess scopes of projects and potential issues trouble shoot and ensure project managers are trained and completing projects in alignment with institutional goals and addition this position works closely with the executive team and key external partners in developing implementing and evaluating policies and activities relating to projects.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee administration of the full project portfolio across departments
Ensure project protocols are followed at each phase
Monitor workloads timelines and capacity; proactively flag risks
Facilitate project planning meetings and prepare leadership with decision-ready information
Report clear actionable metrics to the Executive Team
Serve as administrator and champion of project management software

Operational Excellence

Audit and continuously improve project management systems
Streamline cross-department workflows (budgeting contracts invoicing reporting closeout documentation)
Strengthen coordination with Mural Operations and field logistics
Manage project approval processes with external stakeholders (including city agencies)
Lead internal PM training skill-building sessions and an annual PM retreat
Support hiring and onboarding of project managers

Contracts & Compliance Support

Guide contract review processes and maintain contract templates
Collaborate with the COO and legal counsel on updates to contractual language

Project Development & Special Projects

Support prospecting and early-stage project scoping
Partner with executive leadership on meetings with prospective partners
Prepare draft budgets and narrative proposals
Oversee a portfolio of Special Projects
Supervise staff and contractors; manage budgets and stakeholder relationships

What Success Looks Like

Project managers feel supported clear and accountable
Leadership receives accurate portfolio visibility and forward projections
Processes are documented efficient and consistently applied
Fewer surprises. Stronger coordination. Better delivery.

Work Environment

Mural Arts Philadelphia operates in a fast-paced creative and mission-driven environment. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule that provides opportunities for both remote and in-office work in Philadelphia.

Qualifications :

Desired Qualities & Experience

5 years leading complex project portfolios or PMO functions
Strong operational thinker who enjoys improving systems
Comfortable coaching peers and holding teams accountable
Experience with budgeting contracts and cross-functional coordination
Skilled communicator who can translate between creative teams and executive leadership
Experience in nonprofit public sector creative industries or civic projects is a plus

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $78000- $90000

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