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Project + Design Operations Manager
Emerald Design Works
Chicago, IL, US; Dallas, TX, US; Greensboro, NC, US
Source: Emerald Design Works careers · View original posting
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Project & Design Operations Manager
Help turn great design and big plans into consistent execution.
Emerald Design Works is looking for a hands-on project and operations leader to report to the CFO, help roll out our Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and partner closely with the VP of Design to keep projects and people on track.
This is not a role where you simply update project schedules. You’ll build visibility, spot issues early, and help teams deliver what they commit to.
The Questions You’ll Help Answer
Are our EOS priorities, Rocks, and action items moving forward?
Which design projects are coming next, and when must the work happen?
Who has the capacity and right skills to take on each project?
Are projects on schedule, and where are the bottlenecks?
How do actual design hours compare with estimated hours, and what should we change?
What You’ll Own
- Coordinate the company-wide EOS rollout with the CFO, including milestones, follow-through, and adoption of Ninety.io
- Maintain visibility into Rocks, scorecards, priorities, commitments, and leadership action items
- Partner with the VP of Design to create and maintain project schedules, milestones, and assignments
- Track designer workload, availability, and upcoming demand; flag capacity gaps and scheduling conflicts
- Compare budgeted versus actual design hours, identify variances, and help improve future estimates and project delivery
- Build project, capacity, and utilization reporting that supports timely decisions
- Improve handoffs, workflows, and project-management discipline across Design and the broader business
What We’re Looking For
- You’re organized, proactive, analytical, and comfortable influencing teams without being their direct manager. You can bring structure without adding bureaucracy.
- Approximately 4–7 years of project management, PMO, resource management, strategic planning, or related experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders
- Experience with resource and capacity planning, time tracking, and budget-versus-actual reporting
- Strong Excel and project-management systems skills; comfortable creating useful dashboards
- Hands-on experience with EOS and Ninety.io is a significant plus
- Experience in interior design, architecture, engineering, construction, or other project-based professional services is a plus
- Why Emerald
- We’re building a national commercial interiors company around one idea: exceptional design deserves exceptional delivery.
- You’ll work directly with the CFO and closely with Design leadership to help shape how we plan work, measure performance, and execute as we grow.
- The anticipated title is Project & Design Operations Manager, but we care more about fit and capability than a rigid title.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Supporting your health and well-being every step of the way.
- Paid Time Off
- Time to rest, recharge, and return inspired.
- Paid Sick Time
- Because taking care of yourself and your family matters.
- 9 Paid Company Holidays—Including Your Birthday
- We believe life's milestones deserve to be celebrated.
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Helping you stay connected wherever work takes you.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Continuous learning, new experiences, and opportunities to grow alongside a team that values curiosity and excellence.
- A Collaborative Culture
- Work alongside talented professionals who value craftsmanship, trust, and white-glove service.
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