Operations Project Manager

Vari® is looking to add a Project Manager to its Operations team responsible for managing projects for customers across the country. This person will be self-motivated, a team player, and must be able to travel up to 85% of the time.

What you'll do:

• Track the end-to-end lifecycle of projects and report takeaways to internal stakeholders
• Manage bid communications with approved vendors and negotiate bids in line with budgeted cost
• Manage the onsite delivery and installation of office furniture at customer sites across the country
• Guide installation crews during execution and educate as needed on product and related efficiency gains
• Drive a high standard of service across all channels with a focus on elevating the overall customer experience
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams (Sales, Design, Product Development, Accounting, and Operations) to generate project clarity, report on lessons learned, and establish best practices
• Direct the flow of product between internal warehouse/transportation teams, vendors, and customers
• Manage a multi project pipeline with quick turnarounds, aligning with our speed to market approach
• Proactively communicate status updates, adjust prioritization, and identify potential risks to project success
• Monitor and track actual verse budgeted project spend
• Identify process and procedural enhancements for continuous operational improvements

Who you are:

• Raise the bar by taking the initiative to achieve results and make excellence your goal.
• Create lifelong fans by making customer experience your top priority.
• Are authentic and say what you mean, share how you feel, and are your true self.
• Are a team player and foster a sense of community by recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of our team.
• Believe it’s possible and look at challenges optimistically – seeing opportunities to bring solutions to the table.
• Embrace change and recognize the industry and the company is evolving.

How you'll get there:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in operations, supply chain, management, or project management preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in both company headquarters and customer installation sites
• Strong work ethic with sound decision-making skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Adapt well to change, able to multi-task, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong written/verbal communication skills
• 2 to 3 years or relevant experience
• Proficiency working in CRM and ERP systems (SalesForce, SAP, and Netsuite)
• Able to maintain all workload with demanding travel schedules
• Must be available to travel up to 85% of the time.

Company Description:

We started by developing the world’s leading sit-stand desk converter to help a coworker with back pain, but now we’re so much more than a desk. We are flexible workspace solutions made simple and installed fast.

From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, we provide everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. Today, we have over 3 million fans worldwide.

We’ve shipped products to more than 120 countries, and our solutions are in 98% of Fortune 500 companies. We promote a company culture that encourages diversity, creativity, innovation, and inclusion. Vari® has become one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the world. We’re growing quickly, so our company is fast-paced and exciting, but also friendly and supportive. Our employee benefits package includes medical, dental, and 401K, but also profit sharing, education reimbursement, and wellness perks, like an onsite gym.

Why Vari?

We’re award winners:

• Best Place to Work - FORTUNE
• National Entrepreneurs of the Year – EY
• Fastest Growing Company in DFW – SMU
• Award Winning Leadership – CEO of the Year (DCEO, 2021), Most Admired CEO (Dallas Business Journal, 2019), CMO of the Year (American Marketing Association, 2019), Outstanding CFO Large Private Company (DCEO, 2019)
• Multiple Innovation Awards

We want you to be happier and healthier:

• Your own Active Workspace
• On-site gym with Peloton Cycle and locker room
• Group fitness classes – from bootcamps to yoga
• Comprehensive health plans
• Wellness program and insurance premium discounts

We value our employees:

• Community events that promote company culture
• Enhanced paternity / maternity programs
• 401K and Profit-Sharing plan
• Up to three weeks of personal time off a year
• Earn up to 8 hours of volunteer time off a year
• Team building events on and off site
• Short-term and long-term disability premiums covered at 100% by Vari®

**Vari® provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.