Associate Director for Planning and Project Management

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

11h

About The Position

The Associate Director for Planning and Project Management advises leadership on project feasibility and resource requirements. The role provides strategic direction, oversight, and coordination for exhibition planning and implementation, capital projects, facilities management, and organizational planning initiatives. The position works with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations; directs planning and implementation of permanent, temporary, traveling, and special exhibitions; and establishes project management frameworks, governance processes, and performance metrics for major initiatives. The Associate Director supervises staff and contractor personnel across varied technical disciplines, oversees facilities operations and maintenance planning, and leads facility improvement initiatives. The position is with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, whose mission is to expand the story of America through accounts and accomplishments of women, create space for women's history on the National Mall, deepen the nation’s stories, and inspire conversation, connection, and change.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience leading complex capital, facilities, and exhibition projects in a museum, cultural, educational, or similarly complex institutional environment.
Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and controls; directing multidisciplinary staff and contractors; overseeing facility and exhibition planning and implementation; and resolving complex technical issues and competing priorities.
Meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that clearly demonstrates relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight for exhibition planning and implementation, capital projects, facilities management, and organizational planning initiatives.
Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
Direct planning and implementation of permanent, temporary, traveling, and special exhibitions.
Establish project management frameworks, governance processes, and performance metrics for major initiatives.
Supervise staff and contractor personnel with technical expertise across varied disciplines who are engaged in multiple facilities projects.
Oversee facilities operations, maintenance planning, and facility improvement initiatives.
Advise leadership on project feasibility and required resources.