Program Manager II

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

Thenewyorktimes is seeking a Program Manager II in New York City to oversee key initiatives across its Platforms & Growth portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring effective delivery of software development projects while navigating evolving requirements and priorities.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in program management, strong communication skills, and experience with software development practices and project management tools. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in program management.
• 3+ years experience running digital/software development programs.
• Experience with software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide software development initiatives from creation through completion.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Identify impediments and propose solutions.

Skills

Program management

Digital/software development

Effective communication

Presentation of complex information

Use of project management tools (Jira, Google Workspace)

Job description

About the Role

The New York Times is looking for a Program Manager II for its Platforms & Growth portfolio. Platforms provide the power and efficiency of the enterprise, empowering product and feature teams to build and iterate quickly. Our products are used by millions of passionate and engaged users every day, and our strategy of providing journalism worth paying for has helped us grow our digital subscription and advertising businesses simultaneously.

As a Program Manager II, you will manage the lifecycle of key and complex initiatives. You will orchestrate this by working with partners and software development teams in different ways, from developing a delivery plan, identifying initiative milestones, managing cross-team dependencies, and establishing operating models for initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiative Leadership—work with cross‑functional partners to guide multiple types of software development initiatives from creation through completion, navigating evolving requirements, changing priorities, and making effective, well‑informed decisions to propose solutions.
• Collaboration—guide the teams and important cross‑functional partners to navigate challenges on the road to delivery; influence teams through servant‑leadership.
• Visibility—ensure shared understanding of initiative goals and success criteria across the entirety of teams/partners involved; communicate and guide a free flow of information with and among partners on all matters.
• Transparency—track and communicate initiative status, risks, and emergent issues; organize complicated information so that it is accessible to varying partners and can be kept current with minimal overhead.
• Communication—effectively communicate complex technical information to non‑technical audiences and tailor messaging for various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Impediment Removal—proactively identify, track, and elevate current and potential roadblocks to team throughput and program success; develop and propose viable solutions, then guide the team in their execution.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in program management.
• 3+ years experience running digital/software development programs.
• Effective communication of strategies, goals, and program status to on‑the‑ground teams, technical and non‑technical partners, and senior leadership, demonstrating clear understanding.
• Experience with software development practices and knowledge of Jira, Google Workspace, and other project management tools.
• Proven ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Reporting to a Director of Program Management in the PMO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to configure and incorporate generative AI tools, AI‑powered agents, and automations into day‑to‑day program management workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight and judgment.
• Comfort evaluating and piloting emerging AI capabilities in partnership with engineering, data, and newsroom stakeholders, ensuring responsible use aligned with The Times's mission and values.

Benefits

For U.S. roles, the annual base pay range is $123,000 – $155,000 USD. Depending on the role, you may be eligible for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectionate preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Fair Chance Hiring

The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.