Senior Workplace Project Manager

Dow Jones•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dow Jones Global Real Estate & Workplace Evolution (GRE & WE) team creates and maintains an inspiring office portfolio. We deliver engaging, effective, and evolving employee experiences and workplace offerings across the globe. As the Senior Workplace Project Manager, you will primarily focus on facilitating physical office projects, capital fit-outs, and staff relocations at our headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Additionally, you will support other areas of our global portfolio as needed. Acting as the primary point of contact for multiple concurrent projects, you will ensure all activities align with Dow Jones' workplace standards, design guidelines, and operational processes.

Requirements

7+ years of corporate environment project management experience, global experience preferred, specifically focusing on corporate interiors, workplace strategy, and construction management
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field (equivalent hands-on field experience will also be considered)
Deep familiarity with the delivery of workplace Architecture & Design (A&D) projects, corporate real estate trends, and facilities management
Exceptional interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic approach to managing relationships across a diverse, global portfolio of business units with differing hybrid workplace needs
Proven ability to communicate complex project timelines, schedules, and business cases clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
Strong background in budget management, supplier onboarding, contract compliance, and corporate procurement processes
Proactively integrate modern tools and AI capabilities into your day-to-day operations to drive efficiency
Ability to work in our Midtown Manhattan office at least 3 days a week and work in the evening or during a weekend as business needs dictate

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple workplace projects ranging from small cosmetic updates and internal department moves to larger office interior refreshes.
Own the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion—ensuring every project is properly scoped, budgeted, and delivered on time.
Create and coordinate comprehensive project scope documents, including architectural drawings, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks (such as scope creep, budget overages, and schedule delays) and implement swift solutions to keep projects on track.
Act as a GRE & WE stakeholder for all user group moves at NYC HQ and select locations globally; actively manage and resolve incoming requests within the YourWorkplace dispatch queue in coordination with the Real Estate and Workplace Evolution leads.
Partner with internal user groups to conduct space-need discovery sessions, translating business requirements into actionable real estate footprint designs.
Develop and implement workplace design and program standards that reflect the Dow Jones visual identity, values, and culture across all global offices.
Research and develop standard furniture and finish specifications; partner with furniture dealers and vendors to maintain brand consistency.
Adopt, innovate, and propose new tools, technologies, and workflows to drive operational efficiencies within the workplace team.
Work independently to manage general contractors, architects, designers, furniture dealers, and third-party vendors.
Oversee project administration duties including vendor onboarding, purchase order (PO/PR) creation, and invoice processing in close coordination with the Finance team.