Sr. Project Manager, Growth and Development

US Fitness Holdings•McLean, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Onelife Fitness is hiring a Senior Project Manager, Growth and Development, to lead strategic initiatives and project management for new club openings, renovations, acquisitions, and program launches. The role serves as a key cross-functional partner, bringing together construction, design, equipment, marketing, operations, finance, HR, and other teams to ensure launches are on time, on budget, and member-ready from day one. The position offers flexibility for remote work but requires frequent travel of up to 50% to new club locations to support critical phases of club launches and acquisitions. Work hours may vary according to opening schedules and project needs. The role contributes to the continued growth of Onelife Fitness by turning complex plans into successful openings and exceptional member experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of management experience within the health club, retail, or a similar industry, with a focus on new location or program launches.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience designing and improving processes.
Ability to anticipate issues, evaluate tradeoffs, and balance business needs with project constraints.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Asana, and Smartsheet.
Flexibility to adapt work hours to meet the needs of the role, including varied hours as club openings and project demands require.
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
Sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of new club openings, renovations, and special projects.
Build and manage launch readiness plans, including timelines, milestones, checklists, dependencies, and go/no-go criteria.
Coordinate readiness across operations, staffing, training, equipment, technology, marketing, and member experience.
Serve as the central point of contact across departments, keeping teams aligned with construction timelines and launch dates.
Identify risks and roadblocks, drive solutions, and keep projects moving forward.
Establish and track KPIs throughout pre-launch, opening, and post-launch stabilization.
Partner with the equipment team on assortment, placement, and layouts to support program delivery and member experience.
Evaluate post-launch performance, identify gaps, and continuously improve launch processes and playbooks.
Develop relationships with corporate partners to support the launch of corporate membership programs.