Senior Project Manager – Cultural Projects

Turner & Townsend Heery

USA Wide, United States
Base: $110k-$135k py; bonus: included; benefits: n...
Remote
15+ years leadership experience in performing arts
Executive or senior operational role background
Financial planning and operating model expertise
Turner & Townsend Heery seeks a Senior Project Manager for their Cultural Projects team, focusing on providing strategic advisory services to cultural institutions and performing arts organizations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leadership roles within the arts sector, with a strong emphasis on financial planning and operational readiness

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a senior advisor providing executive-level strategy, organizational design, and financial sustainability for cultural institutions.
  • The position bridges owner representation and advisory consulting to support clients during pre-design and pre-development phases of cultural facilities.
  • Candidates must have deep understanding of performing arts center operations, municipal governance structures, and fundraising strategies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Turner & Townsend Heery seeks a Senior Project Manager for their Cultural Projects team, focusing on providing strategic advisory services to cultural institutions and performing arts organizations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leadership roles within the arts sector, with a strong emphasis on financial planning and operational readiness.

Salary

Base: $110K-$135K per year; Bonus: Included; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years leadership experience in performing arts
  • Executive or senior operational role background
  • Financial planning and operating model expertise
  • Stakeholder engagement with municipalities and boards
  • Project management of feasibility studies and business plans

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Active participation in professional organizations
  • Experience with public-private partnerships
  • Conference speaking and industry leadership
  • Strong consensus-building and conflict resolution skills

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years progressive leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Prior executive or senior operational role experience
  • Proven success leading feasibility studies and business planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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