Project Manager, Strategic Operations

FULL-TIME Full-time

LOCATION CA

ABOUT US

For over 40 years, 24 Hour Fitness has been a leader in the industry, driven by our mission to help our community live healthier and happier through the transformative power of fitness. With clubs nationwide, we create inclusive, welcoming spaces equipped with premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and innovative digital tools. Our impact goes beyond the gym--we support our members' total well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives every day!

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager, Strategic Operations is a dedicated project management role that plans, leads, and delivers high-priority operations projects across clubs, markets, and the enterprise. Reporting through Human Resources and partnering closely with Operations, this role turns business priorities into structured project plans and drives them from concept through implementation, with a strong focus on change management so that new processes, programs, and initiatives are adopted in the clubs and sustained over time. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, manages scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies, and keeps leaders informed, while functional leaders remain accountable for their departmental deliverables and ongoing operational performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-priority, cross-functional operations projects, from intake and scoping through launch, adoption, and stabilization.

• Build integrated project plans that define scope, milestones, workstreams, owners, dependencies, risks, success measures, and decision points.

• Apply formal project management methods to manage multiple, parallel projects, keeping work on schedule, within budget, and focused on agreed business outcomes.

• Lead change management for every project, assessing the impact on clubs, team members, and members and building the stakeholder, communication, training, and adoption plans needed for change to stick.

• Partner with field leaders, including Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, General Managers, and Department Heads, to understand operational realities and build field input into project design and rollout.

• Coordinate with Operations, Fitness, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Technology, Legal, Real Estate, and other partners to drive execution while workstream owners stay accountable for their deliverables.

• Run consistent project rhythms, including kickoffs, status meetings, milestone reviews, decision and action logs, risk escalation, and executive updates.

• Identify gaps, dependencies, and operational risks early, recommend solutions, and escalate unresolved decisions or resource conflicts to the executive sponsor.

• Plan and execute operational pilots, including site selection, readiness requirements, success measures, and recommendations for broader rollout.

• Coordinate readiness for initiatives such as new club openings, closures, remodels, acquisitions and integrations, new programs and services, technology implementations, and process or policy changes.

• Establish launch-readiness criteria, confirm communications, training, systems, staffing, policies, and field support are in place before launch, and facilitate go/no-go decisions.

• Produce clear, professional project communications for field teams, corporate partners, and senior leadership, and provide executive-level visibility into status, key decisions, risks, and support needs.

• Track adoption and results after launch, conduct post-project reviews, and confirm a clean handoff to the ongoing business owner.

• Develop repeatable playbooks, tools, and templates that strengthen project and change management practices across the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Works with team members at every level, including club teams, field leadership, corporate partners, and senior leadership. Serves as a central point of contact for assigned projects and knows when to escalate issues to the executive sponsor. This role reports to the Senior Director, Human Resources, and has no direct reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques and tools.

• Demonstrated change management capability, including stakeholder assessment, communication planning, training, and driving adoption.

• Ability to translate broad business objectives into structured, actionable project plans.

• Ability to influence and drive accountability across teams without direct reporting relationships.

• Strong business judgment with the ability to anticipate operational risks and dependencies.

• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization, including club and above-club leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and project management and collaboration tools.

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated project management experience in a fitness, retail, restaurant, or other multi-unit, consumer-facing environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects that required significant change management.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions

• Primarily office-based; requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Periodic work in club environments as needed.

• Frequent use of phone, video conferencing, and collaboration tools.

• Occasionally lift or move items up to 25 lbs, such as signage, training materials, or launch supplies.

Travel Requirement

• Travel required based on project needs, including visits to clubs and markets.

• Overnight travel may be required to support openings, pilots, and launches.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of club operations, processes, and procedures.

• Experience with club or store openings, remodels, pilots, new program launches, or integrations.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, be flexible, and handle multiple priorities.

Educational Level/Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.

• Change management certification or training (e.g., Prosci, ACMP).

Preferred Work Experience and Qualification

• 5+ years of project management experience in a complex, multi-unit business environment.

BENEFITS AT 24

In line with our mission to create a healthier, happier world, we offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members do just that. We offer benefits such as paid time off, medical and dental coverage, 401k with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, and discounts on products and personal training. We also have a variety of Employee Resource Groups that you can connect with to participate in community events both in-person and virtually.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

Benefits Summary

24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health coverage, as well as Company paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance. There are eligibility requirements for each plan based on your position, hire and/or service date and your average hours worked. Benefit eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours. All 24 Hour Team members, and their eligible dependents, receive a complimentary membership.

Compensation Summary

All Employees: Free Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Live and AD&D Insurance ($10,000), and 401k Savings and Investment Plan.

Average of 30 hours or more per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).

Washington State : Receive 40 hours of sick time on your first day of employment. After 6 months of employment, accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours, inclusive of time carried over.

Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.

Salary range will vary based on geography of the applicant. Pay Range for Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle: $84,065.00-$105,110.00 (Exempt), $40.42-$50.53 (Non-Exempt) Pay Range for Bay Area (California) & New York City (incl. New Jersey): $87,720.00-$109,680.00 (Exempt), $42.17-$52.73 (Non-Exempt) Pay Range for San Diego & Carlsbad (California) and all other locations: $78,948.00-$98,712.00 (Exempt), $37.96-$47.46 (Non-Exempt)

FUNCTIONAL GROUP Corporate Operations