Program Manager II

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. About the Role The New York Times is looking for a Program Manager II for its Platforms & Growth portfolio. Platforms exist to provide the power and efficiency of the enterprise, empowering product and feature teams to build and iterate quickly. Our products are used by millions of passionate and engaged users every day, and our strategy of providing journalism worth paying for has helped us grow our digital subscription and advertising businesses. As a Program Manager II, you will manage the lifecycle of key initiatives. Program managers are core to the delivery of our work and are expected to identify issues, suggest and guide solutions, and help negotiate scope or timelines to advance the work. You will orchestrate this by working with partners and software development teams in different ways, from developing a delivery plan, identifying initiative milestones, managing cross‑team dependencies and establishing operating models for initiatives. Responsibilities Initiative Leadership – Work with partners to guide multiple types of software development initiatives from creation through completion. Identify issues between competing interests to create understanding on priority, scope and realistic timelines. Collaboration – Guide the teams and important partners to navigate challenges on the road to delivery. Influence teams through servant‑leadership. Visibility – Ensure shared understanding of initiative goals and success criteria across the entirety of teams/partners involved in the program. Communicate and guide a free flow of information with and among partners on all matters. Transparency – Track and communicate initiative status, risks, and emergent issues. Organize complicated information so that it is accessible to varying partners and can be kept current with minimal overhead. Communication – Effectively communicate complex technical information to non‑technical audiences and tailor messaging for various stakeholders. Impediment Removal – Seek out, track and elevate impediments to the team’s throughput and barriers to program completion. Support the company’s commitment to journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth. Basic Qualifications 5+ years experience in program management. 3+ years experience in running digital/software development programs. Effective communication of strategies, goals, and program status to on‑the‑ground teams, technical and non‑technical partners, and senior leadership. Experience with software development practices and knowledge of Jira, Google Workspace, and other project management tools. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to configure and incorporate generative AI tools, AI‑powered agents, and automations into day‑to‑day program management workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight and judgment. Comfort evaluating and piloting emerging AI capabilities in partnership with engineering, data, and newsroom stakeholders, ensuring responsible use aligned with The Times’s mission and values. Salary and Benefits Annual base pay range: $123,000 – $161,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., eligibility for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may apply. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce across all levels and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectionate preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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