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Director of Business Operations (Full-Time)
Company Description
Hello, art person! We’re so glad you’re here.
When you think of an art museum, you might picture paintings or sculptures. But art is so much more than the “traditional” forms you’re used to seeing in galleries. Nobody knows that better than Portland. Our city is bursting with all kinds of art forms–from craft beverages and comic books to artisan chocolate and collectible sneakers. There’s no one way to make art, and there’s no one way to be an art person.
That’s why you belong here. We’re a place that has room for all kinds of art (and art people).
We are a dynamic institution with multiple locations. Adjacent to the Museum campus in downtown, Portland, PAM CUT // Center for the Untold Tomorrow is an inclusive, modern, and welcoming hub serving a broad range of artists and audiences across all media art. Also nearby is the nonprofit Rental Sales Gallery representing regional artists. Across the river, in SE Portland PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater embraces cinematic storytelling in all its form through unique one-night-only events.
Job Description
The Director of Business Operations role at the Portland Art Museum is a key member of the Museum’s senior leadership team responsible for driving earned revenue, operational excellence, and visitor-centered business strategy across three major earned revenue divisions: PAM Venues (Events), Rental Sales Gallery (RSG), and The Shop at PAM, as well as digital commerce channels and cross-institutional revenue initiatives.
This role oversees strategic planning, financial performance, operational consistency, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure business units function cohesively and achieve the Museum’s revenue, audience, and engagement goals. The Director supervises the three department heads and provides leadership, analysis, and direction to support growth, sustainability, innovation, and mission alignment across all business functions.
This position plays a critical role in strengthening the Museum’s commercial portfolio, enhancing the onsite and online visitor experience, cultivating community partnerships, and positioning PAM as a vibrant cultural, commercial, and community destination.
In this role, you will
Leadership & Department Oversight
- Provide strategic leadership to the Heads of Sales & Experiences, Head of Retail, and the Head of RSG, ensuring clarity of direction, accountability, and alignment with institutional goals
- Coach and mentor departmental leaders, strengthening their capacity to manage teams, budgets, and business operations
- Foster collaboration among business departments to ensure integrated strategies and seamless guest-facing operations
- Oversee workforce planning, training standards, and customer service excellence in earned revenue delivery
Business & Revenue Strategy
- Set the overarching business and revenue strategy for PAM’s commercial departments, ensuring sustainable earned revenue growth across PAM Venues, Retail, and RSG
- Direct department Heads in developing accurate revenue forecasts, sales targets, and performance metrics, and ensure accountability for results
- Guide analysis of market trends, visitor behavior, and competitive benchmarking to inform departmental strategies and identify emerging revenue opportunities
- Lead business development efforts, including evaluating new earned-revenue streams, conducting feasibility studies, and guiding long-term commercial planning
- Integrate strategies across departments to maximum engagement and revenue
Digital Commerce, Technology & Data Strategy
- Oversee the Museum’s e-commerce strategy for retail, events, and gallery sales, ensuring cohesive branding and optimal user experience
- Partner with IT, Marketing, and Visitor Services to maintain and improve POS systems, online sales platforms, CRM integration, and dataflow between systems
- Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics tools that measure client satisfaction, sales performance, audience segmentation, and operational efficiency
- Use data-driven insights to inform pricing, product development, event programming, and customer experience decisions
Operational Management
- Establish and uphold operational standards, policies, and procedures that promote efficiency, visitor satisfaction, and consistency across all business departments
- Ensure that departmental operations, including event sales, retail operations, and rental sales gallery, are coordinated effectively with internal partners such as Marketing, Events, Curatorial, and Visitor Services
- Review and approve departmental operating procedures and business plans to ensure they are aligned with Museum standards and goals
- Identify and implement technology systems that support efficient operations, inventory management, labor optimization, and customer engagement
Financial Oversight
- Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process for PAM Venues, the Shop at PAM, and RSG, ensuring alignment with institutional financial goals
- Review and monitor departmental financial performance, including revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability, and hold leaders accountable for meeting financial targets
- Review and approve pricing strategies, revenue goals, and business plans submitted by departmental leaders
- Oversee procurement processes and vendor evaluations to ensure cost-effective and mission-aligned purchasing decisions
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Oversee the cultivation of key external relationships, including community partners, vendors, local businesses, and event clients, ensuring departments maintain strong and aligned stakeholder engagement
- Direct business departments in collaborating with Marketing, Development, and Curatorial to build integrated commercial strategies tied to exhibitions and audience initiatives
- Ensure vendor and artist partnerships reflect PAM’s DEAI values, prioritizing diverse, local, and culturally responsive collaborators
Brand, Customer Experience & Program Development
- Provide strategic direction for the development of mission-aligned retail experiences, experiential programming, and gallery initiatives that enhance visitor engagement
- Ensure the consistency and integrity of PAM’s commercial brand identity, storytelling, and customer experience across all business units
- Champion innovation by encouraging departments to explore new products, programs, and business models that expand PAM’s commercial presence onsite, online, and within the community
- Partner with Marketing and Visitor Services to implement guest feedback systems and translate insights into improved commercial offerings
Compliance, Policies & Risk Management
- Ensure that all business departments comply with Museum policies, financial controls, risk-management practices, and applicable laws and regulations
- Oversee departmental negotiation processes for vendor agreements, client contracts, and licensing arrangements, ensuring alignment with institutional standards
- Provide oversight and direction for risk management practices related to events, retail operations, art handling, and guest-facing business activities
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain an awareness of all exhibitions, programs, and community partnerships
- Serve as a member of the Senior Team and contribute to institutional strategic planning, master planning, and capital project discussions
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Manager, Business Office
Your experience matters
At Highland Springs, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
About Us
People are our passion and purpose. Highland Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Highland Hills, OH and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters
How you’ll contribute
Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
Qualifications and requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
Essential Functions:
- Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
- Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
- Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Project Manager
Job Description
This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, North Carolina
This role will support the Cross-Enterprise efforts under the Enterprise Project Management Office.
This position is responsible for projects of a substantial scope and influence within the Bank. Manages the execution and administration of project life cycle including planning, scope definition, design, and delivery. Tracks and reports progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators to analyze strategic impact of project activities. Coordinates activities of both internal and external parties across multiple functions to achieve project goals. May oversee the work of less experienced associates in the work group.
Responsibilities
- Strategy – Responsible for strategic development, execution, and management of large-scale projects. Maximizes available resources while minimizing risk. Ensures high quality results by employing best practices, engaging appropriate expertise, and making administrative decisions.
- Project Coordination – Coordinates a team of associates throughout project life cycle. Conveys clear expectations of project goals. Directs work activities and keeps team on track with project schedule. Resolves complex and escalated issues as they arise. Recommends and implements modifications to improve project results.
- Collaboration – Works in conjunction with individuals, business units, and outside parties. Assists in negotiations with external consultants or vendors. Facilitates communication across functions to enhance process flow. May serve as a project resource to wider organization or business units.
- Reporting – Develops methods of tracking progress and performance. Analyzes results to determine potential issues, risks, and enhancements. Conveys recommendations to appropriate parties through reports or other documentation.
- Facilitate meetings, and working sessions to drive clarity and alignment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Preferred:
- Large Financial Institution experience
- Experience leading medium to large scale projects
- Experience with data center migrations or application hosting transformations
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) or hybrid hosting solutions
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting IT and banking
- Knowledge of ITIL or service management practices
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments
- Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP certification
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Proficiency in technology disciplines (programming language, network engineering, database architecture, system analysis, etc.)
Executive Assistant
Are you a skilled Executive Assistant looking to join a supportive, passionate team?
We have an attractive opportunity for you!
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has created a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.
**To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
**If you do not have Executive, or Senior-level Administrative experience, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs
**While we may list our openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as they are remote.
Please Note: This position is required to work in-office at our Perrysburg, OH Corporate Headquarters
Core Description: The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing concierge-style, high-level executive support to the Chief Operating Officer, including administrative tasks, travel, document management, business development, contract administration, and other complex duties and projects.
This person will serve as a highly visible member of the COO’s staff at client functions, company events, and industry events and, as such, will be expected to collaborate professionally with other team members, departments heads, and clients while ensuring superior customer service.
This role requires the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively, maintain the highest level of trust, work autonomously, and demonstrate strong initiative, excellent judgment, superior follow-through, and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS AN Executive Assistant AT SIGMA:
- Use project management, time management, and organizational strategies to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Work closely with the COO to ensure he is informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, anticipating needs and offering solutions to conflicts.
- Manage and complete assigned projects, delegating tasks to staff on behalf of the COO as directed, tracking and following up on internal staff assignments, and verifying the accuracy of completed work.
- Manage and prioritize a dynamic calendar of appointments, client meetings, and events, acting as a gatekeeper, screening calls and requests, and ensuring the COO’s schedule is followed.
- Organize, facilitate, and create minutes for meetings and video calls.
- Prepare COO for meetings and business travel, including arranging detailed travel plans and itineraries.
- Draft letters, client correspondence, documents, and respond to communications on behalf of the COO as directed.
- Assist with preparing materials for customer presentations and conferences.
- Submit COO expense reports.
- Assist in promoting business development in coordination with the Marketing department.
- Oversight of Front Desk personnel
- Continuously seek improvements in work processes and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure! We offer you a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 85% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Education and professional licensing assistance programs
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- This position is required to work ON SITE at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters during our standard business hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
- Experience: 5+ years as Administrative Executive Assistant supporting Senior Level Managers required.
- Education: High school diploma, or equivalent, is required. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Education, Certification, or Experience as a Paralegal strongly preferred.
- Advanced skills with MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams/SharePoint.
- Very high level of poise, responsibility, and professionalism, with an approachable, confident persona; presents a professional executive image and presence at all times.
- Ability to rapidly grasp and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with individuals at all levels of an organization, both verbally and in writing.
- Exceptional project management, time management, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong judgement and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as requested and needed.
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods, including sitting at a desk and driving in a vehicle.
- Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
- Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas using spoken words and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
- Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
Director Special Events
Title: Director Special Events
Employee Classification: Dir Special Events
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Office of the President
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Office of the President
Department: UNT-Office of the President-100000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 74,352 – 94,352 (commensurate with experience)
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us – Values Overview
Department Summary
The Special Events Office within the Office of the President is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of high-visibility presidential and university events. The office supports the President’s priorities by delivering events that reflect the institution’s mission, values, and reputation, while ensuring consistent standards of excellence in hospitality, protocol, logistics, and presentation across a diverse portfolio of engagements.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for planning and directing the strategic and operational activities of special events hosted or supported by the President’s Office. This position operates under the overarching goals of presenting the University’s mission effectively and developing and maintaining goodwill with current and potential associates of the University.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field and six years of closely related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced written communication skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Knowledge of accounting/budgeting procedures. Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others. Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats. Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively. Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness. Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships. Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. Supervisory skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Master’s degree in related field.
* A demonstrated record of exceptional customer service in high-visibility, stakeholder-driven environments.
* Extensive experience managing a complex expense budget in a university setting, including maintaining accurate, auditable records and databases.
* Strong public-speaking skills, including experience delivering presentations to senior leaders, internal partners, and external audiences.
* Experience supporting executive-level events, initiatives, or programs with significant reputational, logistical, or financial implications.
* Experience managing complex, cross-functional project teams across competing priorities, fixed deadlines, and limited resources, using the ability to influence, motivate, and align contributors who do not have a direct reporting relationship to achieve shared outcomes.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
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