Senior Project Manager

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, enterprise-wide projects from conception through successful execution, delivering results that meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations. This role drives continuous improvement, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, and advances operational excellence across the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and oversee complex projects and Kaizen Events, applying best-in-class project management, Lean, and continuous improvement practices.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers while partnering cross-functionally to establish project scope, goals, milestones, timelines, and accountability.
• Drive project execution to deliver initiatives on time, maximize cost savings, and achieve targeted outcomes.
• Own project reporting and provide key inputs to dashboards that communicate overall program health and progress.
• Serve as a strategic change agent, fostering collaboration, incorporating diverse perspectives, and developing mitigation plans to address risks and barriers.
• Lead the PMO Weekly Idea Submission Process and help identify opportunities to drive organizational improvement and impact.
• Manage team performance and engagement, including coaching, performance evaluations, talent decisions, and recommendations related to hiring, promotions, and corrective action.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with 10+ years of relevant business experience.
• 5+ years of Lean and facilitation experience, with a strong background in project management.
• Project Management certification preferred.

What You're Good At:

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and teams to successful outcomes
• Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships across functions
• Skilled communicator and facilitator who can navigate competing priorities
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com.
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