Marketing Project Management Specialist

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

2d•$76,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing Project Management Specialist will report to the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer and will support the project management across all pillars of the Marketing, Creative, & Digital team, with particular focus on milestone initiatives, key organizational priorities, and new strategic programs. This role will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of high-priority marketing initiatives, critical campaigns, and brand efforts.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including 2–5 years of project management experience, preferably within the marketing and/or nonprofit sectors.
Solid experience with change management and process improvement projects
Knowledge and understanding of sports events, youth sports and activities, and community programs.
Experience with project management tools, Monday.com is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Resourceful, innovative, and strategic thinker
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills combined with a strong work ethic and tenacity
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
High initiative and ability to drive timely delivery of workplans
Capacity to synthesize large amounts of data and effectively present findings to leadership and area owners
Financial aptitude and business acumen, able to read, understand, translate, and create qualitative and quantitative reports related to financial and business performance
Superb time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team on collaborative assignments
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential matters and information
Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Strategy experience a plus
PMP or other Project Management certification a plus
Experience in sports (especially running!) at any level a plus
Heart, humor and an appreciation for the value of physical fitness

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and monitor marketing projects and initiatives to ensure maximum impact and efficiency
Ensure alignment with marketing strategy, departmental priorities, and organizational goals
Lead cross-functional teams to drive successful project execution while maintaining scope and objectives
Manage project budgets, resources, and dependencies
Develop, maintain, and track project timelines, milestones, and project risks to ensure project stays within scope.
Lead project management efforts for major marketing initiatives, including: Continued rollout and implementation of the NYRR brand and logo across all races, properties, programs.
Key projects supporting the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon and anniversary activities
Partner with the Strategy, Planning & Analytics and Studio teams to strengthen project management best practices across the organization
Support the development of templates, documentation standards and training materials
Build upon and enhance cross-functional collaboration frameworks to improve communication, transparency, and teamwork across the organization
Work with NYRR teams to identify process optimization opportunities and develop actionable recommendations, while supporting organization-wide change management initiatives
Assist in facilitating creative and strategic brainstorming sessions
Support the execution of annual strategy planning sessions and related recaps for marketing-driven initiatives