Project Manager, Art

AltaMed•Montebello, CA

About The Position

The Project Manager for the Arts at AltaMed partners with executives, curatorial leaders, and internal/external stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-year art initiatives including exhibitions, conservation projects, museum development activities, art loans, acquisitions, donor engagement events, and public programming. The Project Manager is responsible for building and improving operational processes, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing vendors and contracts, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, timelines, and budgets. This role acts as a central hub for communications, logistics, and administrative functions that enable the Art team to scale and institutionalize a world-class arts program within AltaMed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, arts administration, museum studies, organizational management, or related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects or programs.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders and advising high-visibility initiatives.
Project Management certification required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in arts, cultural institutions, museums, exhibitions, or creative industries strongly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-year art initiatives including exhibitions, conservation projects, museum development activities, art loans, acquisitions, donor engagement events, and public programming.
Build and improve operational processes.
Coordinate cross-functional execution.
Manage vendors and contracts.
Ensure alignment with organizational strategy, timelines, and budgets.
Act as a central hub for communications, logistics, and administrative functions.