Description
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 touchesnearly everypart of the business.
That'swhat 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 projectand alsohelp a team think through whatthey'reactually tryingto 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 toidentifygaps, surface risks, and help teams work through ambiguity before it becomes a problem
Build andmaintainproject timelines, resource plans, and communications that give stakeholders a clear, honest picture of where things stand
Manage dependencies across concurrent projects,anticipatingconflicts 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,identifytradeoffs, 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
About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.
Environmental Demands
Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote.Employee work location is subject to change.
An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified... For full info follow application link.
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