Title: Media Project Manager

Location: New York City, NY (Local candidates - Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Payrate: $60-$85/hour (Weekly pay + Medical Benefits)

Duration: Long-term contract (12+ months; can extend up to 3 years)

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Summary:

Ready to shape the future of media and entertainment? A major industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic transformation initiatives that will define the next chapter of their business. This isn't just another project management role—you'll be the operational backbone driving high-visibility projects that impact millions of viewers worldwide.

You'll collaborate directly with business leaders, jump into functional problem-solving, and manage complex workstreams independently. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where your organizational superpowers can shine alongside creative visionaries, this long-term opportunity offers the perfect blend of strategic impact and hands-on execution.

What You'll Do:

• Lead project planning, execution, and closure phases for strategic transformation initiatives
• Track project timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and executive dashboards
• Analyze project performance data and recommend process improvements
• Monitor risk and issue logs while developing mitigation strategies
• Prepare compelling presentations for stakeholders and executive leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives
• Leverage project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet) to track progress and facilitate communication
• Identify process inefficiencies and champion continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• 3–12 years of project management experience with global companies
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership collaboration skills
• Proven experience preparing executive updates and reporting for internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with project management software (Jira, Asana)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• NYC local residency and availability for 3+ days onsite weekly

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with Smartsheet
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification
• Media/entertainment industry background
• Experience working with creative teams and content production workflows
• Track record managing large-scale digital transformation projects

This long-term opportunity puts you at the center of a globally recognized media organization's most important initiatives. You'll engage in meaningful, visible projects that shape the industry while enjoying hybrid flexibility and collaborating with talented professionals in a high-impact setting. Ready to make your mark on the future of media? Apply now.

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