Exhibition Manager

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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking an Exhibition Manager. As a member of the Exhibition Management Department, the Exhibition Manager reports to the Director of Exhibition Management, and is responsible for ensuring the effective planning, budgeting, and implementation of assigned exhibitions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York and partnering with our affiliate institutions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no direct reports associated with this position. However, this role will coordinate various installation staff during exhibition planning and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead project manager for assigned exhibitions and projects, managing the process, completion of milestones, team communication, budget, and implementation.

• Organize and lead exhibition content development with the curatorial and design departments, and planning and implementation meetings across multiple departments. Ensure smooth communication between all parties involved in executing exhibitions. Monitor and analyze scope and budget against time and resources.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of the global exhibition calendar, including changeover time needed for an exhibition and setting the public exhibition dates.

• Utilize project management best practices, such as detailed project schedules, budgets, and communication platforms, to ensure high-quality exhibitions result, completing on time and on budget.

• Liaise with all stakeholders to be sure they are well represented and incorporated within a strong team environment. Ensure that meetings are called, and information is regularly shared as appropriate, to keep all stakeholders moving forward,

• Work with the Director of Exhibition Management on developing high-level budget estimates. Work with the planning team to develop detailed budget estimates as information becomes available. Work with Finance on the final exhibition budget, monitoring actuals vs budget, and report on final project cost versus plan. Participate in regular forecast meeting with the department and Finance.

• Review and approve all invoices related to assigned exhibitions submitted by departmental staff.

• For assigned New York exhibitions, manage implementation onsite at the Museum, including calling regular meetings, monitoring activity on the floor, and overseeing budgets. Troubleshoot any problems that arise during the course of the exhibition’s installation and alert senior staff to any significant trade-offs to ensure an exhibition is completed on time and goal.

• Oversee use of an assigned exhibition’s space during changeover and during the run of the exhibition. Work closely with Licensing, Special Events and others on the parameters for use of the space.

• Work closely with the Director of Exhibition Management, the head of licensing and travelling exhibitions, and Legal on contract terms and project needs for exhibitions sent to other museums or affiliates. Responsible for communication of key information to these staff, and keeping them updated on project progress, to aid in their external communication.

• Liaise with other museums on travelling exhibitions hosted but not organized by SRGM. Facilitate contract negotiations internally and externally, ensure smooth communication between external partners and internal staff, and monitor deliverables and contractual obligations.

• Assist the Director of Exhibition Management in development of museum procedures related to the functioning of the exhibition program.

• Meet with/respond to inquiries from professional colleagues regarding the exhibition program, research/development, etc.

• Participate in or manage other departmental or administrative processes or projects as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts management or other related field
• Five years’ experience working in Exhibitions area for a museum, gallery or foundation.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational ability.
• Experience developing and managing budgets in excess of $500,000.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and legal agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically.

The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and
retirement plan coverage. Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days,
access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and
collegial work environment.

Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to
employment@guggenheim.org. Indicate the job title “Exhibition Manager” in the subject line.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

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