Project Manager, Data and Recommendations

Title: Project Manager, Data & Recommendations

Location: New York United States

Hybrid

Job Description:

Overview (Why This Role?)

The Project Manager will oversee and drive key strategic projects tied directly to our growth products (subscriptions, newsletters, personalization, etc). Reporting to the Head of the Project Management Office (PMO), you will manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and team activities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics-inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world-and together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Define and clearly document project objectives, scope, roles, responsibilities, and success criteria.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, tracking progress against timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and expenditures, proactively identifying risks and mitigating challenges.
• Regularly communicate project status through accurate, factual reporting, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Act with urgency and demonstrate a bias for action, driving projects forward decisively and effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancing project management methodologies within the PMO.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of proven experience managing complex projects, preferably within media, publishing, or digital growth initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to articulate clear, concise, and factual updates to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proven experience tracking and reporting on budgets, team progress, project status, and timelines.
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities while maintaining focus on deliverables.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive, driven, and outcome-oriented with a proven bias for action.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $66,000-$80,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job CategoryTechnology

Job ScheduleFull time