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There’s never been a better time to join Stratus!

As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we help the world’s most recognized brands show up consistently—everywhere they operate. From exterior signage and interior branding to site refreshes, digital signage, and ongoing repair and maintenance, we bring brands to life where it matters most. Our work extends far beyond installation—we become a long-term partner in helping brands succeed.

At Stratus, every employee plays a direct role in that impact. We operate with a strong commitment to customer service, a focus on execution, and a bias for action. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are visible, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, you’ll find it here.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Exterior Signage, the Project Manager leads complex, high‑visibility signage programs from initiation through completion, serving as the primary strategic interface with customers, internal teams, and external partners. This role is accountable for ensuring delivery of multi‑site signage projects that meet scope, schedule, quality, and budget expectations while maintaining exceptional client experience.

The Project Manager influences cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority, drives operational alignment, and proactively identifies risks, solutions, and process improvements. This is a senior‑level individual contributor role requiring advanced judgment, communication, and relationship‑building skills, particularly with executive‑level customers. Ideal Candidate will have previous experience in the Signage Industry.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Lead complex, large‑scale, multi‑site exterior signage programs valued at $3M–$10M+ annually, often involving accelerated timelines or heightened client visibility.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing lead, ensuring clarity of expectations, proactive communication, and alignment of project outcomes with strategic objectives.
• Translate customer goals into actionable project plans, ensuring cross‑functional teams (design, permitting, manufacturing, installation, logistics) operate in coordination.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, scopes, budgets, and risk mitigation plans with minimal oversight.
• Anticipate operational challenges and implement solutions that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and maintain high quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to technical specifications, permitting requirements, safety standards, and installation best practices common to exterior signage projects.
• Influence internal and external partners—including operations, procurement, field services, and third‑party vendors—to maintain momentum and resolve obstacles.
• Provide high‑level updates and strategic insights to the VP of Exterior Signage and customer leadership, ensuring transparency on risks, opportunities, and milestones.
• Facilitate executive business reviews and customer-facing presentations as the program lead.
• Monitor project financial performance, ensuring profitability through scope control, cost management, and accurate forecasting.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans that protect schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strict quality control throughout all project phases including design approval, production, shipment, and installation.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, positioning the organization as a strategic partner.
• Manage escalations calmly and professionally, resolving issues in a manner that reinforces confidence in the team’s capabilities.
• Ensure customer acceptance of deliverables and oversee a smooth transition into ongoing maintenance or closeout.
• Lead project post‑mortems and produce insights to prevent future failures and improve delivery efficiencies.
• Mentor junior project managers by providing guidance, best practices, and support without formal direct reports.
• Contribute to departmental process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President, Exterior Signage.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) strongly preferred; CAPM acceptable with significant senior-level experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Industry knowledge of exterior signage manufacturing, permitting, and installation processes preferred.
• 7+ years project management experience, preferably in exterior signage, construction, or multi-site deployments.
• Proven track record managing large-scale or national programs with complex execution requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to customer executives and internal senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of formal project management frameworks with the ability to adapt them to real‑world environments.
• Ability to make strategic decisions with incomplete information in fast‑moving environments

Travel Requirements.

This position is required to travel as an essential function of this role due to the need for in-person interaction with customers, field partners, and/or business stakeholders. Travel may include local, regional, or national destinations and may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation. All travel must be pre-approved in accordance with company policy and conducted in compliance with applicable safety and expense guidelines.

What We Offer

• Culture and Growth; Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Career growth and advancement opporunities.
• Regular coaching, feedback, and mentorship to support growth.

Health & Wellbeing

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Flexible spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave

Pay Transparency

$60,000 - $90,000 Annually

This range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation based on individual and company performance.

Work Environment

This role operates in a [remote home office / hybrid office / or on-site office] environment, with regular collaboration across teams. The position involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual communication. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 20 pounds and general movement within an office setting.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment with Stratus are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws. Certain roles, including those designated as safety-sensitive or regulated positions, employment may also be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and/or other regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Stratus is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact people.culture@onestratus.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time based on the needs of Stratus.