Head of Project Management and Client Services f/m/d
Vitra · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Administrative$120k–$160k/yrFull-time
What you can expect
- Lead, mentor, and further develop the project management, client services, and logistics teams, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex projects with a strong focus on quality, timelines, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
- Act as the primary escalation point for clients, resolving complex operational, logistical, and project-related challenges
- Collaborate closely with sales, operations, logistics, finance, and marketing teams across North America and Europe
- Manage project budgets, quotations, pricing reviews, and post-project financial analysis
- Oversee RFI, RFP, and tender processes, including preparation of quotations and comprehensive project documentation
- Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and execution
- Review technical drawings, floor plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with client expectations
- Manage order processing and project tracking using SAP S/4HANA and related systems
- Cook up on-site installations as required, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to quality standards
- Continuously improve operational workflows, communication processes, and client service standards
How you can convince
- Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, ideally within the furniture, architecture, design, or related industries
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities
- Experience coordinating logistics, supply chain processes, and installation projects
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfort working with project management and ERP systems; experience with SAP S/4HANA and Salesforce is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with CAD software, rendering tools, and Adobe Photoshop is a plus
- A genuine appreciation for design, architecture, craftsmanship, and quality-driven products