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Project Management Specialist

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026

About the role

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 vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.     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.    At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.   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 Project Management Specialist will report to the Director of Project Management with the core responsibility of providing project management support for all critical initiatives related to NYRR’s Community Impact Programs. This role will support leaders in managing cross-functional teams to execute projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.     Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):   Core Responsibilities:

Plan, execute, and monitor NYRR’s community-based projects & initiatives to maximize program impact

Ensure projects align with community strategy & needs and with organizational goals

Lead cross functional teams & team meetings to ensure project is successfully executed and stays within scope

Manage project budgets and resources

Develop and track project timelines with key milestones and risks, report regular progress to key stakeholders

Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders

Project management of new Community-based initiatives, including the planning, scoping and execution of any new youth and/or community programs

Support Director, Project Management in leading cross-functional team for planning and execution of annual org-wide initiatives/special projects related to our Community and Youth programs