Lead Program Manager, Signage

The Lead Program Manager - Signage is responsible for managing the strategy, design, and execution of the exterior signage program for RaceTrac and RaceWay convenience store locations. This role oversees the permanent signage program across new builds, remodels, and retrofits, ensuring all designs align with established prototype standards and brand guidelines. The ideal candidate will drive program excellence through cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and design expertise. Up to 25% travel may be required. What You'll Do: * Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of exterior signage for new store development, remodels, and retrofits ensuring adherence to all brand and prototypical standards. * Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the signage program to increase efficiency, drive quality, and add value. * Partner with the Director of A&D - Implementation to establish goals aligned with broader signage and brand objectives and monitor progress toward key performance indicators. * Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and technical guidance to support the development growth goals of the business. * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments including Engineering, Construction, Facilities, Marketing, Operations, and Brand Maintenance. * Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to prepare any required design documentation and facilitate submissions to local jurisdictions. * Own relationships with signage vendors and consultants to ensure design consistency, manufacturing quality, timely delivery, and accurate installation. * Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members. * Provide clear direction and performance expectations to vendor(s) to support project delivery. * Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies by continuous learning and attending trade shows, conferences, and vendor meetings, as necessary. * Conduct site visits and attend punch walks to assess signage installations and offer actionable feedback for improvement. * Analyze data in response to business requests and provide insights that inform decision-making and program direction. What We're Looking For: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred * 5-7 years experience in Signage Industry with a combination of Sign Vendor/Manufacturer and Retail environments * Excellent negotiation, communication, leadership, decision-making, and public presentation skills * Previous experience managing direct reports and demonstration of high performance in project management required. * Experience using Corel and Photoshop * Proficient with MS Office Suite and Smartsheet Fueled by Growth, Driven by You At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you're working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you'll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there's always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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