(NYRR) New York Road Runners, Inc.
Community Program Project Management Specialist
(NYRR) New York Road Runners, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
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 mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness. 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 www.nyrr.org.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
The Strategy, Planning and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy formulation, growth plan execution, and project implementation. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support in evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. They help lead and advise cross‑functional project teams in executing the many action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.
About the Position
The Community Program Project Management Specialist will report to the Director of Project Management with the core responsibility of supporting the project management function for all critical initiatives related to NYRR’s community‑based programs. This role will support community‑based program leaders in managing cross‑functional teams to execute the action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and monitor NYRR’s community‑based projects and initiatives to maximize program impact
Ensure projects align with community strategy and needs and with organizational goals
Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are successfully executed and stay within scope
Manage project budgets and resources
Develop and track project timelines with key milestones and risks
Project manage new community‑based initiatives, including the planning and execution of any new youth and/or community programs
Support Director, Project Management in leading cross‑functional teams for planning and execution of annual organization‑wide initiatives and special projects related to our community and youth programs
Supporting Responsibilities
Partner with Director, Project Management to instill PM best practices at NYRR by further developing project templates, documentation, contingency planning, and training materials
Build upon current cross‑functional collaboration practices with the goal of fostering increased communication and teamwork across the organization
Partner with other NYRR teams to identify process improvements and develop recommendations for improvement; foster embrace of organization‑wide change management and role model associated best practices
Assist with facilitation of innovative brainstorming sessions
Assist with the execution of yearly strategy sessions and recaps for youth and community‑based programs
Job Requirements Experience
3+ years of project management experience in the community and/or youth program space
Strategy experience a plus
Solid experience with change management and process improvement projects
Knowledge and understanding of community programming, New York City public schools, and/or youth running landscape
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree required
PMP certification a plus
Skills and Attributes
Resourceful, innovative, and strategic thinker
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills combined with a strong work ethic and tenacity
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
High initiative and ability to drive timely delivery of work plans
Capacity to synthesize large amounts of data and effectively present findings to leadership and area owners
Financial aptitude and business acumen, able to read, understand, translate, and create qualitative and quantitative reports related to financial and business performance
Superb time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team on collaborative assignments
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential matters and information
Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs
Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other Requirements
All staff are required to run the NYC Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon
Experience in sports (especially running) at any level a plus
Salary: 72K - 75K
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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 mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness. 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 www.nyrr.org.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
The Strategy, Planning and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy formulation, growth plan execution, and project implementation. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support in evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. They help lead and advise cross‑functional project teams in executing the many action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.
About the Position
The Community Program Project Management Specialist will report to the Director of Project Management with the core responsibility of supporting the project management function for all critical initiatives related to NYRR’s community‑based programs. This role will support community‑based program leaders in managing cross‑functional teams to execute the action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and monitor NYRR’s community‑based projects and initiatives to maximize program impact
Ensure projects align with community strategy and needs and with organizational goals
Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are successfully executed and stay within scope
Manage project budgets and resources
Develop and track project timelines with key milestones and risks
Project manage new community‑based initiatives, including the planning and execution of any new youth and/or community programs
Support Director, Project Management in leading cross‑functional teams for planning and execution of annual organization‑wide initiatives and special projects related to our community and youth programs
Supporting Responsibilities
Partner with Director, Project Management to instill PM best practices at NYRR by further developing project templates, documentation, contingency planning, and training materials
Build upon current cross‑functional collaboration practices with the goal of fostering increased communication and teamwork across the organization
Partner with other NYRR teams to identify process improvements and develop recommendations for improvement; foster embrace of organization‑wide change management and role model associated best practices
Assist with facilitation of innovative brainstorming sessions
Assist with the execution of yearly strategy sessions and recaps for youth and community‑based programs
Job Requirements Experience
3+ years of project management experience in the community and/or youth program space
Strategy experience a plus
Solid experience with change management and process improvement projects
Knowledge and understanding of community programming, New York City public schools, and/or youth running landscape
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree required
PMP certification a plus
Skills and Attributes
Resourceful, innovative, and strategic thinker
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills combined with a strong work ethic and tenacity
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
High initiative and ability to drive timely delivery of work plans
Capacity to synthesize large amounts of data and effectively present findings to leadership and area owners
Financial aptitude and business acumen, able to read, understand, translate, and create qualitative and quantitative reports related to financial and business performance
Superb time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team on collaborative assignments
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential matters and information
Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs
Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other Requirements
All staff are required to run the NYC Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon
Experience in sports (especially running) at any level a plus
Salary: 72K - 75K
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