Project Manager (Operations Initiatives)

Arlington, Virginia

Headquarters – Operations /

Corporate (Full-Time) /

Hybrid

The Project Manager will be based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and will lead the planning and execution of new studio openings, relocations, brand refreshes, and other high-impact, operations-driven projects. While your core focus will be managing the launch of new [solidcore] studios, this role is designed to flex across a variety of strategic initiatives that fuel growth, improve processes, and enhance the overall studio experience. You’ll serve as a central driver of cross-functional alignment, ensuring that every project is delivered with clarity, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Leading the execution of complex, cross-functional projects — including new studio openings, relocations, and brand refreshes — with clear plans, timelines, ownership, and accountability.
Building and maintaining project overviews, team governance structures, schedules, and progress tracking tools using Asana and Siterise.
Setting clear objectives, milestones, and success metrics for each initiative; proactively managing deadlines and deliverables.
Staying plugged into broader business goals (e.g. member growth, staffing, training, brand standards) to ensure project alignment and cross-functional coordination.
Driving change management efforts, including piloting and rolling out new tools, systems, and processes that improve operational efficiency.
Anticipating resource needs and flagging risks early to ensure smooth execution and minimal disruption to the business.
Acting as a liaison for the Operations team, partnering closely with cross-functional groups to ensure alignment and operational support across all initiatives.
Adapting communication styles to meet the needs of different stakeholders; holding teams accountable through influence, transparency, and strong relationship-building.
Mentoring others on operational best practices in project management, process improvement, and change adoption.
Contributing to project post-mortems to assess performance, document learnings, and improve future rollouts.

Requirements:

A project manager’s mindset with an operator’s instincts — you’re equally comfortable building timelines and rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
Strong experience driving execution across teams, timelines, and tools in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Confidence in managing ambiguity, solving problems proactively, and adapting plans when roadblocks arise.
A deep understanding of how operations, people, and customer experience intersect — and the ability to balance them all in your decision-making.
Excellent communication skills that make it easy for you to drive alignment, gain trust, and influence across a variety of stakeholders.
High attention to detail and pride in delivering polished, thoughtful work.
A collaborative spirit and a willingness to take feedback, iterate, and always improve.
Energy, drive, and enthusiasm for [solidcore]’s mission and the opportunity to help us scale with excellence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
2–5 years of relevant experience in project management within retail, hospitality, fitness, or similar service-driven industries.
Prior experience in a high-growth or startup environment, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead cross-functional projects.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana and Siterise.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you know how to lead through influence and adapt to your audience.
Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays) based on business needs.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and walk through all studio areas.
Passion for fitness, wellness, and the [solidcore] brand.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary starting at $90,000.00 per year, based on experience
Bonus eligibility based on performance
Monthly cell phone stipend
401k with employer match
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
And MORE

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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