Senior Projects Lead, Cross‑Functional Commerce

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative training programs

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

An influential media company in New York is seeking a Senior Manager for Special Projects to lead high-impact initiatives across editorial, product, and marketing teams. The role requires over 5 years of experience in project management within digital media or e-commerce. You'll oversee project planning, facilitate meetings, and drive accountability among cross-functional teams, while mentoring direct reports. Competitive salary range of $88K–$106K, alongside innovative benefits and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital media, content, or e-commerce required.
• Strong communicator who summarizes complex updates effectively.
• Experience mentoring and developing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for special initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans and communication cadences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate efforts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Facilitation

People management

Proficiency in Excel/Sheets

Education

5+ years of experience in project or program management

PMP, CSM, or similar certifications (bonus)

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Jira

Airtable

Job description

An influential media company in New York is seeking a Senior Manager for Special Projects to lead high-impact initiatives across editorial, product, and marketing teams. The role requires over 5 years of experience in project management within digital media or e-commerce. You'll oversee project planning, facilitate meetings, and drive accountability among cross-functional teams, while mentoring direct reports. Competitive salary range of $88K–$106K, alongside innovative benefits and a flexible hybrid work model.