Senior Manager, Program Management Editorial Services - Spectrum News

About the position

Responsible for establishing strategic project management standards and for overseeing Project Management staff, who are in turn responsible for project execution and delivery on a daily basis. Responsible for strategic development and implementation of assigned projects. Ensures completion of projects from original concept through final implementation.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Work closely with leadership to create roadmap and coordinate development and implementation of multiple complex initiatives.
• Provide purpose, guidance and motivation to team members.
• Track project statuses; adjust team member assignments and resource allocations to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and within budget.
• Responsible for performance review and monitoring continuous improvement plans.
• Manage project staff results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and technical/operational solutions.
• Monitor and guide projects to ensure quality development and on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure updated project documentation is maintained.
• Review and approve project budgets, funding requests, forecasts, invoices, cost allocations, and reporting.
• Guide and reinforce project management best practices.
• Apply lessons learned from previous projects.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures and practices.
• Set project quality and performance standards.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage department staff.
• Partner with senior level management with minimal direction.
• Review all project forecasts on a regular basis for adequacy, and develop a plan for forecasting improvement if needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with co-workers, customers, and external company personnel in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude, diplomatic approach, confidence and comfort around peers and leadership team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and independently.
• Ability to translate and synthesize data and complex information into compelling narrative.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems collaboratively while working under pressure.
• Demonstrate proficiency with personal computer and software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum.

Benefits

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company.
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.