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The Associated Press is in search of an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our dynamic Technology team. As part of this team, you'll play a vital role in supporting content creation and the development of platforms and services that deliver AP’s content to our customers.

Please note: AP currently operates with a hybrid office-remote setup. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our New York office at least 2 days per week, with potential for adjustments.

Position Summary

We're looking for candidates with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience with tools for product road mapping and project planning. As a Project Manager, you'll contribute to project planning, business requirements, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.

This role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a curiosity to learn about our internal workflows and our customers' needs. This full-time position is based in AP’s bustling New York City headquarters. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously across diverse teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the company to analyze and translate business needs into technology requirements, providing regular project updates
• Organize and communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Establish and manage work tracks to ensure project progress
• Adapt project execution plans as needed while managing multiple projects concurrently
• Proactively identify and resolve risks and issues, and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
• Identify and facilitate the removal of any project obstacles
• Learn our internal editorial and tech workflows and be an advocate for our customers’ needs

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project management experience leading co-located project teams
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, geographically diverse environment, managing multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously
• Analytical, deadline-driven, and process-oriented mindset
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with an understanding of project tradeoffs and decision-making processes
• Proficiency in leading effective meetings, planning, documenting decisions, and follow-up
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a knack for fostering collaborative and efficient teamwork
• Strong capability to build and maintain relationships with remote team members
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new technologies and utilize data for informed business decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) / CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certification
• Some experience in vendor management
• Background in news and/or media industry is a plus

The compensation range for this job $100-120K.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role. 

Application deadline is 11:59 PM ET on May 9, 2024

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or status as a veteran. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.