Bednark · 2 weeks ago
Project Management Director
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yrBednark Studio is a full-service, vertically integrated custom fabricator specializing in premium environments. The Project Management Office Director is responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and leading strategic initiatives to enhance project delivery and financial performance.
ArchitectureFashionMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Define and Maintain PMO Standards: The PMO Director sets and enforces standards for how projects are managed at Bednark-bringing structure, consistency, and repeatable success across the organization. This includes developing tools, workflows, and systems that support efficiency and scalability in project execution. Oversees PMO operations, output, and the quality of client and production management
Ensures project management tools and guidelines are followed and that they promote efficiency and consistency
Sets bi-annual performance and development goals with PMO staff
Project Distribution & Resourcing: In partnership with Business Development and the CEO, the PMO Director reviews new project inquiries and strategically assigns projects to the appropriate PMO leads. They ensure projects are matched with the right talent and capacity, setting each team up for success from day one. Partners with CEO, Business Development, and Production to assess and approve incoming projects
Assigns projects to PMO teams based on scope, capacity, and expertise
Collaborates with team leads to define SOW and develop client quotes
Ensures project management teams act with urgency following hand offs, validate budgets, follow standard production process, build appropriate ROSs and close out projects properly
Design Strategy & Problem Solving: At project kickoff, the PMO Director partners with team leads to shape the creative and technical approach, addressing potential challenges early. They provide strategic support to ensure design intent aligns with production feasibility and client expectations. Collaborates with PMO team leads to value engineer client visions and develop build strategies based on shop capabilities, past experience, and best practices
Production Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Following project completion, the PMO Director conducts post-mortems with team leads—reviewing what worked, what didn’t, and where we can improve. This role is critical to embedding a culture of continuous improvement in production. Conducts monthly project reviews with team leads to assess delivery quality and extract lessons learned
Facilitates monthly cross-departmental reviews with Directors to align on PMO performance and improvement opportunities
Reviews expense reports with the Controller to identify financial trends and operational inefficiencies
Financial Reporting & Analytics: Working closely with the Controller, the PMO Director reviews expense reports, identifies trends, and conducts analysis to uncover efficiencies and opportunities. They contribute to forecasting and business development efforts by translating project data into actionable insights. Collaborates with the Controller to generate accurate PMO financial reports
Conducts forecasting and financial analysis to support strategic planning and business development
Qualification
Required
Experience in project management and leadership roles
Strong understanding of PMO standards and best practices
Ability to develop tools, workflows, and systems for project execution
Experience in project distribution and resource allocation
Strong collaboration skills with business development and production teams
Experience in financial reporting and analytics
Ability to conduct post-mortems and facilitate continuous improvement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience in the retail environments, experiential marketing, or architectural millwork industries
Familiarity with project management tools and software
Experience in strategic planning and business development
Company
Bednark
Welcome to Bednark Studio, where we specialize in crafting immersive real-life experiences that captivate all your senses.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Raphael Sorcio
Chief Executive Officer
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