Senior Manager, Special Projects

Hearst Communications•New York, NY

47d•$88,000 - $106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you thrive on bringing order to complexity and driving momentum across teams? Join Hearst Magazines as a Senior Manager, Special Projects and lead high-impact initiatives that shape the future of our commerce business. In this role, you'll orchestrate key cross-functional projects that span editorial, product, marketing, and beyond-making a measurable impact across some of the most iconic brands in media. 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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in digital media, content, or e-commerce
Exceptionally organized, proactive, and detail-oriented; comfortable juggling multiple high-stakes projects
Strong communicator who can distill complex updates into clear, actionable summaries for stakeholders
Skilled in project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Jira, Airtable, or similar
Proficient in Excel/Sheets and Google Slides for planning and reporting
Confident facilitator who drives meetings, decisions, and accountability across teams
People management experience with a track record of mentoring and developing direct reports

Nice To Haves

PMP, CSM, or similar certifications; experience scaling project management practices across an organization

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for special initiatives across Hearst Magazines' commerce division-from scoping and planning through execution and delivery
Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, and communication cadences; facilitate kickoffs, stand-ups, status meetings, and post-mortems
Create clear, actionable documentation including briefs, RACIs, requirements, timelines, and dashboards
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., editorial, product, marketing, operations, audience, BI, and legal) to coordinate efforts and remove roadblocks
Monitor risks, manage change requests, and escalate issues as needed to keep projects moving forward
Streamline workflows and implement process improvements for repeatable, high-quality delivery
Build lightweight KPI reporting and dashboards to share progress and outcomes with stakeholders and leadership

Benefits

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.

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