Project Management Specialist

About NYRR

New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation,know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City.

NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.

Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Strategy, Planning and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy, growth plan execution, project management, and strategic business operations planning. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support by evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. The team helps lead and advise cross-functional project teams in executing the many action items, special projects, and enhanced operations that help NYRR reach its strategic objectives.

The Membership program alsoresideswithin the department, developing ongoing enhancements to strengthen its impact.

The Project Management Specialist will report to the Director of Project Management with the core responsibility of providingproject management support for critical initiatives related to NYRR’scorestrategicpillarsandobjectives.

This role will support leaders in managing cross-functional teams to execute projectsontime,within budget,andinscope.

• Plan, execute, andmonitora wide array ofNYRR’scross functional projects and initiatives
• Support development ofproject charters to inform project kick off, and to ensure projects align with business case,strategic plan,and organizational goals
• Lead cross functional teams& meetings to ensure projectsaresuccessfully executed and stay within scopeand budget
• Develop and track project timelines with key milestones and risks, report regular progress to key stakeholders
• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Activelymonitorproject risks and scope creep toidentifypotential problems/risks
• Support Director of Project Management (planning,scoping and execution) onnewand recurringinitiatives, working with cross-functional teams from across the organization

• Partner with Director, Project Management to instill PM best practices at NYRR by supporting development ofproject templates, documentation, contingency planning, and training materials
• Build upon current cross-functional collaboration best practices with the goal of fostering increased communications and teamwork across the organization
• Partner with other NYRR teams toidentifyanddevelop opportunities for operational improvement,embraceorganization-wide change management and role model associated best practices
• Assist with facilitationofinternalinnovation,collaboration and planningsessions
• Assist with the execution ofannualinternalstrategy sessions

• 3+ years of project management experience
• Demonstratable experience withtimeline, scope and budget management,and process improvement projects
• Strategy experience a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• PMPor other Project Managementcertificationa plus

• Resourceful, innovative, and strategic thinker
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills combined with a strong work ethic and…