Senior Project Manager

As the Senior Project Manager at Impec Group, your main responsibilities will include leading project strategy, resource allocation, and budget management. You will create detailed project work plans, monitor progress, and ensure quality deliverables. Building relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance satisfaction and foster collaboration is also critical to your role. Additionally, you'll mentor junior team members and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

To qualify for the Senior Project Manager role at Impec Group, you should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years' experience in wayfinding, environmental branding, and architectural signage. You must also have at least five years of experience in leading healthcare wayfinding strategy and implementation. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in project management methodologies are essential qualifications.

The Senior Project Manager contributes to client satisfaction at Impec Group by maintaining consistent communication with clients post-award, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed. You will develop stakeholder engagement plans and monitor project performance closely, leveraging your expertise to address any issues promptly and providing regular updates. This proactive approach helps in fostering lasting relationships with clients and supporting long-term collaboration.

The Senior Project Manager position at Impec Group is a hybrid role, which means you can enjoy a flexible work environment with the option to work 1-2 days in the office. This flexibility allows you to respond effectively to urgent design changes or client requests while maintaining a work-life balance. We believe that a flexible schedule ultimately contributes to the well-being and productivity of our team members.

At Impec Group, growth opportunities for the Senior Project Manager include the potential to move into a principal-level position within the GNU Group. By demonstrating initiative, successful project management, and leadership capabilities, you can enhance your career trajectory. Our company promotes a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to pursue further development and take on new challenges.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you have led wayfinding strategy implementation. Describe your approach to developing strategies, understanding client needs, and ensuring effective execution. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving and leadership skills.

In your response, explain your systematic approach to managing budgets and timelines. Discuss tools you use to track expenses and schedules, as well as how you address variances. It's important to illustrate your organizational skills and adaptability to changing client needs throughout the project's life cycle.

Describe your strategies for building strong client relationships, such as regular communication and understanding their unique needs. Share examples of how you have deepened client satisfaction and loyalty through stakeholder engagement and proactive problem-solving.

Discuss the project management methodologies you are familiar with, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Lean. Provide examples of how you have applied these approaches in past projects and how they have contributed to successful outcomes.

Share a specific project that showcases your ability to manage all aspects, from planning to execution. Highlight your role, the challenges faced, the strategies employed to overcome those challenges, and the final outcome. Use this story to illustrate your capacity for leadership and successful project delivery.

Explain your approach to managing change efficiently. Discuss the importance of flexibility, open communication with the team, and how you use risk management plans to mitigate issues. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully adapted to changes in client requests or project scope.

In your answer, mention project management tools you are experienced with, such as MS Project, Asana, or Trello. Describe how you utilize these tools for tracking timelines, resources, and budgets, and their role in improving team collaboration and project success.

Discuss your techniques for maintaining quality throughout a project's phases. This might include checklist systems, regular review meetings, and stakeholder feedback loops. Emphasize your commitment to delivering high-quality results that meet client expectations.

Explain your mentorship style and practices, highlighting how you provide guidance, feedback, and support to junior team members. Share specific examples of how you've helped mentees grow in their roles and the impact that has had on project success.

Identify and discuss the key elements you believe are essential for successful project management, such as effective communication, organization, flexibility, and leadership. Elaborate on how these elements contribute to delivering projects on time and within budget.