Project Manager

swipejobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k options

Work with a great team

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager in New York, NY, offering a contract position at $40 per hour. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience managing multiple projects, preferably in tech or engineering. Responsibilities include strategic project coordination, developing project plans, and navigating M&A processes. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in project management tools such as Asana or Jira. Health, dental, and vision insurance are included as perks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience with tech/engineering departments.
• Strong understanding of corporate tech workstreams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and help drive strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines.
• Report on delivery and execution of results.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Process improvement

Customer service orientation

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Use of PM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Asana

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Are you a detail oriented Project Manager located in NY? Do you have 3+ years of project management experience?

Apply today to join a team where your growth, well-being, and success are our top priority!

Details:

• $40 per hour pay rate
• Full Time
• Contract

What's in it for you?

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance offered
• 402k options
• Work with a great team!

Only considering candidates with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant industry background (tech start-up, corporate IT/engineering) preferred
• 3+ years of project management experience with tech/engineering departments, ideally with M&A and business integration exposure
• Strong understanding of corporate tech workstreams (product development, engineering, AI) in global organizations
• Ability to handle sensitive M&A matters with discretion and confidentiality
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Process improvement and results-driven mindset focused on operational efficiency
• Customer service orientation toward internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across various workstreams
• Proven track record of project completion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, motivate teams, build relationships, drive change, and facilitate problem solving
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management skills, with experience using PM software (Asana, Jira, Confluence, or similar)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and help drive strategic projects across Dow Jones on behalf of Global Business Operations
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines, identify resource requirements and deliverables
• Report on delivery and execution of results, as well as resolution of key risks and issues
• Manage multiple projects across a diverse portfolio with agility, adapting swiftly to new mandates
• Monitor and track project progress against established goals
• Communicate project status, including roadblocks, risks, milestones, and successes with stakeholders and senior managers
• Liaise with procurement and sourcing teams for technology licensing needs
• Support proactive response and ad-hoc requests, accurately assessing time and resource requirements
• Work closely with the Tech Department to streamline processes and identify efficiency opportunities, particularly within M&A integration workflows
• Partner with subject matter experts across Tech, Product Development, and other teams to implement process improvements, document workflows, diagnose inefficiencies, and drive completion
• Create standardized M&A business integration process templates and develop workflows
• Serve as liaison between Tech, GBO, and other business units (Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, etc.)
• Manage logistics such as scheduling meetings, updating timelines, communicating deliverables, distributing materials, following up on actions, and preparing presentations
• Use collaborative tools to improve transparency and project visibility across functional teams

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Engineering, Technology, Information and Media, and Engineering Services