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Project Manager, Office of Transformation

NPR
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Network Growth - NETG
Salary
$97,000-$105,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5 years of dedicated professional project management experience steering enterprise-level transitions or systems implementations
  • Demonstrated experience using advanced project management tracking methodologies, software, and dashboarding tools
  • Proven success directing cross-departmental teams where deliverables depend on multiple matrixed stakeholders
  • Elite organizational, scheduling, and timeline management capabilities
  • Strong diplomatic and consensus-building skills, with an ability to manage operational friction between technical and non-technical staff
  • High level of agility with a track record of adapting project paths when unexpected data dependencies or legal constraints shift
Nice to have
  • Prior project management experience within a media organization, membership association, or non-profit system
  • Familiarity tracking project timelines that intersect with CRM (Salesforce) database integrations or corporate compliance updates
What the job really is

The Project Manager in the Office of Transformation at NPR is responsible for coordinating and overseeing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives aimed at audience growth and enhanced collaboration. This role involves managing project timelines, facilitating communication between various teams, identifying risks, and reporting on project statuses to leadership. The position requires a detail-oriented leader who can navigate complex operational challenges and ensure that project milestones are met on schedule.

Benefits
  • Salary Range: $97,000-$105,000 plus benefits
  • Access to health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Financial well-being benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings options
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role with in-office requirements at least 10 days a year
  • Salary range may vary based on location and experience
  • Role involves managing complex transitions which may include operational bottlenecks
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