Reports to: Sr. Director, PMO
Crain Communications runs a wide portfolio of technology and product initiatives across a complex, multi-brand organization. Keeping that work moving requires more than tracking tasks and updating timelines. It requires someone who can think critically about a problem, ask the right questions, connect the dots across teams, and bring structure and accountability to work that touches nearly every part of the business.
That's what this role is. Sitting within the Technology & Product organization, the Project Manager will serve as the connective tissue between our tech and product teams and the broader business, managing cross-functional initiatives that span Editorial, Sales, Events, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Enterprise AI. This person brings the organizational rigor of a strong project manager and the analytical instincts of a business analyst; someone who can run a project and also help a team think through what they're actually trying to solve.
Key responsibilities:
Manage cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery, keeping work on track, stakeholders informed, and teams accountable
Partner with department leaders to understand business needs, define scope, and translate requirements into clear, executable project plans
Apply critical thinking and BA instincts to identify gaps, surface risks, and help teams work through ambiguity before it becomes a problem
Build and maintain project timelines, resource plans, and communications that give stakeholders a clear, honest picture of where things stand
Manage dependencies across concurrent projects, anticipating conflicts and resolving them proactively
Leverage AI tools to document meetings, capture decisions, and improve productivity across the projects they manage
Support the PMO in developing and refining project management practices and standards
Utilize information from multiple stakeholders to provide recommendations, identify tradeoffs, and support informed decision-making.
Experience:
5+ years of project management experience, ideally in a technology, product, or media environment
Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or similar; Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude Enterprise and AI meeting notetakers (Fireflies.ai or similar) to document work and improve team productivity
Background in business analysis or requirements gathering is a strong plus
Experience in a multi-brand or multi-business-unit organization is a plus
Skills:
Technical
Project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or similar)
Business requirements gathering and documentation
Working knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS platforms, and system integrations
AI productivity tools including Claude Enterprise and Fireflies.ai or similar
Soft skills
Critical thinking and structured problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills; you build relationships easily and hold people accountable without burning bridges
Clear written and verbal communication across all levels of an organization
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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