What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at New Balance?
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
In this role of Sr Project Manager, you will be leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes and advance organizational strategy. This role drives the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects or workstreams using a best‑fit delivery approach (Agile, hybrid, or traditional), while adapting to evolving priorities and business needs.
As a trusted partner to business, technology, and delivery teams, the Senior Project Manager fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the PMO, this role contributes to PMO standards, mentors other project managers, and proactively identifies opportunities to strengthen delivery effectiveness, governance, and operational maturity.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
In this role of Sr Project Manager, you will be leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes and advance organizational strategy. This role drives the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects or workstreams using a best‑fit delivery approach (Agile, hybrid, or traditional), while adapting to evolving priorities and business needs.
As a trusted partner to business, technology, and delivery teams, the Senior Project Manager fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the PMO, this role contributes to PMO standards, mentors other project managers, and proactively identifies opportunities to strengthen delivery effectiveness, governance, and operational maturity.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple cross‑functional projects or workstreams, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, scope, budget, and quality expectations
- Apply and tailor delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or traditional) to suit project needs while promoting agility and continuous improvement
- Establish and maintain clear project plans, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics
- Proactively manage project RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), including mitigation planning and timely escalation when required
- Facilitate project governance through structured status reporting, RAG indicators, milestone reviews, and leadership updates
- Partner with business stakeholders, product, engineering, and technology teams to translate objectives into actionable requirements and execution plans
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, tooling, and ways of working across the PMO
- Scheduling and facilitating necessary meetings at all project stages; managing decisions and tasks; and monitoring and reporting progress
- Working with outside vendors and internal New Balance teams to plan and manage project activities, provide governance and oversight, provide status and other inputs to Business, IT, and Leadership
- Providing mentoring and coaching to other project managers
- B.S. with 5 years’ project management experience in a relevant technical field
- Understanding of/hands-on experience with software development life cycle
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or complex workstreams
- Skilled in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management methodologies
- Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, Ability to work within an Agile lifecycle tool such as ADO (Microsoft DevOps) or JIRA
- Demonstrated influence without authority, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and willing to take a hands-on approach and help the team to drive success
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.
Salary : $100,200 - $129,300