Managing Director of Archival Services

OverviewLocation: Duluth & Suwanee, GA (Onsite, Full-Time)Are you the kind of leader who can inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure that projects run smoothly from start to finish? Do you thrive in complex, high-visibility roles where project management, people leadership, and archival standards intersect? If so, Heritage Werks could be the place for you.At Heritage Werks, we believe every story deserves to be preserved and shared. We partner with leading brands, sports teams, and organizations to safeguard priceless materials and bring them to life in ways that inspire connection. We preserve history, generations’ legacy, and our clients’ most valuable collections with care and purpose.What You’ll DoLead multiple Directors and Senior Archivists, fostering an empathic, collaborative, and accountable team cultureOversee project management, progress reporting, and forecasting to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budgetMonitor metrics, workflows, and CMS usage, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutionsMaintain quality control standards, ensuring consistency across execution and servicing projectsSupervise supply chain management, including vendor relationships, forecasting, and invoice processes in partnership with FinancePartner with Client Services to provide strategic oversight of onboarding, updates, and proposalsAct as escalation point for workflow compliance and systemic issues, ensuring transparent updates to the VP of Archival ServicesTravel locally between Duluth and Suwanee facilities (mileage reimbursed), with occasional additional travel as neededWhat You BringWe’re looking for an experienced leader who combines archival knowledge with operational and people leadership. You’ll need to be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to communicate with empathy at all levels of the organization—from team members to senior leadership. Success in this role comes from balancing accountability with care for people, managing complex projects with confidence, and evolving continuously as the organization grows.RequirementsKey Skills & Qualifications10+ years of progressively responsible experience in archival services, including 5+ years at the director or senior management levelDemonstrated success supervising, mentoring, and building cohesive teamsStrong project management background with experience in reporting, forecasting, and metrics managementExpertise in archival standards, preservation practices, and processing methodologiesExperience with supply chain oversight, vendor management, and invoice processesExcellent executive communication skills, able to engage senior leadership with clarity and transparencyEmpathic leadership style, open to evolving, people-focused, and proactive in addressing challengesStrong problem-solving skills and comfort with CMS and workflow systemsDisqualifiers: impatience, lack of empathy, or resistance to evolving in leadership approachEducation / ExperienceMA in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Archival Studies, Museum Studies, History, or related field requiredMBA or PhD preferredBackground in corporate archives, museums, or libraries is valuedBenefitsWhy Join Heritage Werks?Leadership role with high impact and visibility across the organizationCollaborative, forward-thinking culture rooted in inclusivity, integrity, and respectOpportunities to influence archival best practices and build long-term team cohesionCompetitive benefits including:Health Care (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Paid Time Off & HolidaysFamily Leave (Maternity & Paternity)Short- and Long-Term DisabilityLife Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)Training & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesEqual Opportunity EmployerHeritage Werks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Heritage Werks is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.Seniority level: Director; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Other; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06