Director of Project Management

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Agency Description

For more than 40 years, Mural Arts Philadelphia has been at the forefront of community-engaged public art, producing over 4,000 works that have earned Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “Mural Capital of the World.” As the nation’s largest public art program, Mural Arts demonstrates how collaborative artmaking can revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen civic identity, and spark meaningful social change.

Through participatory public art, advocacy, education, and employment opportunities, Mural Arts provides transformative experiences, fosters critical dialogue, and stimulates economic growth for the City of Philadelphia. Core program areas—Art Education, Community Murals, Porch Light, and Restorative Justice—offer unique, project-based learning opportunities for thousands of youth and adults each year. Mural Arts’ popular tours attract visitors from around the world, offering a firsthand look at the inspiring stories behind its iconic collection and affirming Philadelphia’s reputation as the largest outdoor art gallery

Mural Arts seeks a Director of our Project Management Office to oversee the department which includes all project management functions, and contractual and staff project managers. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a solid background in complex project management. The primary function of the Director is to coordinate projects, prepare proposals, review budgets, assess scopes of projects and potential issues, trouble shoot, and ensure project managers are trained and completing projects in alignment with institutional goals and values. In addition, this position works closely with the executive team and key external partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and activities relating to projects.

Key Responsibilities

● Oversee administration of the full project portfolio across departments
● Ensure project protocols are followed at each phase
● Monitor workloads, timelines, and capacity; proactively flag risks
● Facilitate project planning meetings and prepare leadership with decision-ready information
● Report clear, actionable metrics to the Executive Team
● Serve as administrator and champion of project management software

Operational Excellence

● Audit and continuously improve project management systems
● Streamline cross-department workflows (budgeting, contracts, invoicing, reporting, closeout, documentation)
● Strengthen coordination with Mural Operations and field logistics
● Manage project approval processes with external stakeholders (including city agencies)
● Lead internal PM training, skill-building sessions, and an annual PM retreat
● Support hiring and onboarding of project managers

Contracts & Compliance Support

● Guide contract review processes and maintain contract templates
● Collaborate with the COO and legal counsel on updates to contractual language

Project Development & Special Projects

● Support prospecting and early-stage project scoping
● Partner with executive leadership on meetings with prospective partners
● Prepare draft budgets and narrative proposals
● Oversee a portfolio of Special Projects
● Supervise staff and contractors; manage budgets and stakeholder relationships

What Success Looks Like

●Project managers feel supported, clear, and accountable
● Leadership receives accurate portfolio visibility and forward projections
● Processes are documented, efficient, and consistently applied
● Fewer surprises. Stronger coordination. Better delivery.

Work Environment

Mural Arts Philadelphia operates in a fast-paced, creative, and mission-driven environment. We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule that provides opportunities for both remote and in-office work in Philadelphia.

Desired Qualities & Experience

● 5+ years leading complex project portfolios or PMO functions
● Strong operational thinker who enjoys improving systems
● Comfortable coaching peers and holding teams accountable
● Experience with budgeting, contracts, and cross-functional coordination
​​​​​​​● Skilled communicator who can translate between creative teams and executive leadership
● Experience in nonprofit, public sector, creative industries, or civic projects is a plus

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $78,000- $90,000

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• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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