Technology Project Manager

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Join Our Team 

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic Technology team at AP. In this role, you will drive initiatives that support content creation and optimize platforms and services delivering AP’s world-class journalism to customers. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and media, collaborating with engineering, product, design, and editorial teams to bring innovative projects to life. If you're passionate about project management, technology, and the power of news, we want to hear from you! 

Location: This full-time role is based in our New York City headquarters with a hybrid work model (3 days per week in office is required). 

 

What You’ll Do 

Project Leadership & Execution 

• Manage multiple high-priority technology initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination across teams. 

• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and releases, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery. 

• Identify and resolve roadblocks, proactively mitigate risks and adapt to shifting priorities. 

Cross-Team Collaboration 

• Act as a bridge between stakeholders, including newsroom leaders, engineers, product designers, and business teams, to translate strategic goals into actionable technology initiatives. 

• Master internal workflows to advocate for both internal teams and customer needs. 

• Partner with teams to drive improvements in user experience, personalization, and analytics-driven insights. 

Technology & Innovation 

• Work closely with software development, product design, and metadata teams to ensure seamless integration of technology into news production systems. 

• Define and track business requirements enabling efficient content creation, distribution, and audience engagement. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through improving/streamlining processes, post-launch evaluations, and lessons learned. 

Communication & Transparency 

• Provide clear and concise project updates to stakeholders at all levels. 

• Lead effective meetings, documentation processes, and follow-up actions. 

• Maintain alignment across teams by ensuring visibility into project progress and potential risks. 

 

What You’ll Bring 

Experience & Skills 

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in an application development-focused role within news, media, publishing, or e-commerce. 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, geographically diverse environment. 

• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies. 

• Proficiency in tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms. 

• Experience working with software development teams, product design teams, APIs, metadata, and content management systems (CMS). 

• Familiarity with newsroom workflows, digital media, and publishing systems is a plus. 
    

Education & Certifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Business, Computer Science, etc.). 

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certification is preferred but not required. 

Key Attributes 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. 

• A natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, and uses data to make informed proj