Senior Workplace Project Manager

Position Title Senior Workplace Project Manager Position Location (HQ) NYC / 1211 6th Ave Hybrid Work 3+ days per week in office; schedule aligns with business interactions, project delivery activities, and presence with clear purpose. Occasional after‑hours and/or weekend work to oversee project activities in active offices. About the Role The Dow Jones Global Real Estate & Workplace Evolution team creates and maintains an inspiring office portfolio, delivering engaging, effective, and evolving employee experiences and workplace offerings across the globe. As the Senior Workplace Project Manager, you will primarily focus on facilitating physical office projects, capital fit‑outs, and staff relocations at our headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, and support other areas of our global portfolio as needed. You Will Project & Move Management Lead and manage multiple workplace projects ranging from small cosmetic updates and internal department moves to larger office interior refreshes. Own the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion—ensuring every project is properly scoped, budgeted, and delivered on time. Create and coordinate comprehensive project scope documents, including architectural drawings, project schedules, and cost estimates. Proactively identify and mitigate project risks such as scope creep, budget overages, and schedule delays, and implement swift solutions to keep projects on track. Act as a GRE & WE stakeholder for all user group moves at NYC HQ and select locations globally; actively manage and resolve incoming requests within the YourWorkplace dispatch queue in coordination with the Real Estate and Workplace Evolution leads. Design, Strategy & Standards Partner with internal user groups to conduct space‑need discovery sessions, translating business requirements into actionable real estate footprint designs. Develop and implement workplace design and program standards that reflect the Dow Jones visual identity, values, and culture across all global offices. Research and develop standard furniture and finish specifications; partner with furniture dealers and vendors to maintain brand consistency. Adopt, innovate, and propose new tools, technologies, and workflows to drive operational efficiencies within the workplace team. Vendor & Financial Administration Manage general contractors, architects, designers, furniture dealers, and third‑party vendors independently. Oversee project administration duties including vendor onboarding, purchase order (PO/PR) creation, and invoice processing in close coordination with the Finance team. You Have 7+ years of corporate environment project management experience, global experience preferred, specifically focusing on corporate interiors, workplace strategy, and construction management. Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field (equivalent hands‑on field experience will also be considered). Deep familiarity with the delivery of workplace Architecture & Design (A&D) projects, corporate real‑estate trends, and facilities management. Exceptional interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic approach to managing relationships across a diverse, global portfolio of business units with differing hybrid workplace needs. Proven ability to communicate complex project timelines, schedules, and business cases clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong background in budget management, supplier onboarding, contract compliance, and corporate procurement processes. Proactively integrate modern tools and AI capabilities into your day‑to‑day operations to drive efficiency. Ability to work in our Midtown Manhattan office at least 3 days a week and work in the evening or during a weekend as business needs dictate. Our Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Plans Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Education Benefits Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Family Care Benefits Commuter Transit Program Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area Dow Jones - People - Workplace Job Category Administration, Facilities & Secretarial Union Status Non-Union role Base Pay Range $110,000 - $125,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr News Corporation