Exhibitions Project Manager, Installations at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – Museum Studies

Job Title: Exhibitions Project Manager

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $90,000 – $105,000

About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

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Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

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Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Exhibition Project Manager, Gallery Installations is responsible for the logistical planning, project development, installation and implementation of Gallery Installation Projects – defined as permanent gallery installations that are designed in-house and do not require significant construction activity. The individual oversees the gallery installation budget, develops and prioritizes project timelines in coordination with project managers for exhibitions and capital projects, monitors project design and development, and works with key stakeholders to ensure successful implementations that come in on time and within budget. The Project Manager, Gallery Installations, together with the Associate Project Manager, Gallery Installations, also oversee and administers the Project Initiation Request (PIRs) system, assesses priority and allocation of resources for requests, and manages gallery installation and collections related PIRs. The Project Manager, Gallery Installations works with the Deputy Director on the overall coordination of permanent gallery activity under the purview of the Exhibitions Office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Works closely with key stakeholders – including, but not limited to, Buildings, Capital and Infrastructure Planning, Curators, Conservators, Construction, Design, Exhibitions, and Registrars, to prioritize projects, develop timelines, project plans and budgets for gallery
installation projects.
Supervises the Associate Project Manager, Gallery Installations.
Assembles, manages, and reports on the overall project budgets for gallery installations.
Oversees project deliverable deadlines, working with staff to ensure the project is on track.
Assigns and monitors tasks, enforces deadlines, and manages gallery installation progress, anticipates and troubleshoots issues, facilitates team collaboration and conflict resolution.
Schedules and leads project development, planning, and installation meetings for assigned projects; distributes information and communicates progress and next steps clearly and effectively to all stakeholder departments.
Monitors the work of outside consultants and vendors as necessary; facilitates internal contract review for such.
Coordinates the scheduling of shared resources with other project managers, including those in Exhibitions and Construction.
Evaluates, prioritizes, and tracks gallery installation and collections-related PIRs.
With the Associate Project Manager, Gallery Installations, oversees PIR meetings and administers the PIR system.
Reviews and provides input on Capital Construction project schedules, provides input on Capital Project art installation schedules, and offers an operational assessment of casework design and display plans.
Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements and collaborates with Associate Project Manager, Exhibitions, on implementation of new systems approved by Deputy Director and Senior Manager for Exhibitions.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating gallery rotations, exhibitions, museum installations, and/or project management strongly preferred.
Experience reading construction drawings and plans.
Strong diplomatic, team leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and motivate colleagues from across the institution.
Aptitude for problem solving, prioritizing needs, and resolving conflict.
Excellent organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
Adherence to deadlines and strong follow-through over life of the project.
Comfortable being flexible with shifting demands and priorities.
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a highly demanding and fast-paced work environment.
Basic skills in budgeting, financial accounting, and financial analysis.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills required.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including: Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge and Education:

BA, preferably in art history, museum studies, or related field.
Basic knowledge of art conservation, registration, and art handling.
Proficiency with Jira and TMS strongly preferred.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range: $90,000 – $105,000
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.

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