Wayfinding & Signage Project Manager - 40 hrs/wk - Corporate Facilities
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Wayfinding and Signage Project Manager oversees the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise signage and wayfinding systems. This role ensures that all signage aligns with the organization’s branding, complies with regulatory standards, and enhances the overall patient and visitor experience.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive signage strategy across all health system facilities.
• Coordinate with departments to assess signage needs and implement solutions.
• Ensure consistency in signage design and messaging throughout the organization. Design and Compliance:
• Collaborate with graphic designers and vendors to create signage that aligns with brand guidelines.
• Ensure all signage complies with ADA, Joint Commission, and other relevant regulations.
• Stay updated on best practices in healthcare signage and wayfinding.
Project Coordination:
• Manage signage projects from conception through installation.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans while keeping leadership updated.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for fabrication, installation and work with the permitting process at each municipality.
Maintenance and Updates:
• Regularly assess existing signage for wear, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Implement updates or replacements as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of signage assets and documentation.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in signage design and program management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with wayfinding systems and environmental graphic design, preferably in Detroit and/or neighboring municipalities in Southeast Michigan.
• Familiarity with digital signage technologies and content management systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to healthcare signage.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Effective collaborator; accountable for self and others.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Certification in Environmental Graphic Design (EGD) or related field.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.