Senior Project Manager

New Balance

Senior Project Manager leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes at New Balance. Managing multiple concurrent projects and driving business transformation efforts.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,200 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex business transformation initiatives, including global ERP implementations and digital transformation programs, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and project delivery across diverse teams. Proficient in applying Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methodologies to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and successful outcomes.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesGlobal ERP ImplementationsStakeholder ManagementSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesScrumSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Business TransformationDigital TransformationProject DeliveryChange ManagementRisk ManagementGovernance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluence Without AuthorityRelationship BuildingOrganizational Change ManagementSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMicrosoft ProjectAzure DevOps (ADO)Jira

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional ProjectsStakeholder EngagementProject GovernanceContinuous ImprovementProject Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureERPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-functional projects, programs, 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, resource plans, and success metrics
Proactively manage project RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies), including mitigation planning and timely escalation when required
Facilitate project governance through structured status reporting, RAG indicators, milestone reviews, executive steering committees, and leadership updates
Partner with business stakeholders, product, engineering, architecture, and technology teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable requirements and execution plans
Lead complex business transformation programs, including enterprise-wide and global ERP implementations, ensuring successful delivery across business functions, geographies, and technology platforms
Serve as a strategic liaison between business, product, and technology teams, bridging the gap between product and project delivery organizations to drive alignment, transparency, and execution success
Partner with Product Management, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and business stakeholders to align product roadmaps, project priorities, and organizational objectives
Drive organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption activities associated with large-scale business transformation and technology initiatives
Manage global stakeholder relationships, governance forums, and executive communications for highly visible, enterprise-wide programs
Schedule and facilitate necessary meetings throughout all project phases; manage decisions and action items; monitor, track, and report project progress
Work with external vendors and internal teams to plan and manage project activities, provide governance and oversight, and deliver status and other communications to Business, IT, Product, and Leadership stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, tools, governance frameworks, and ways of working across the PMO
Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to project managers and project team members to elevate delivery excellence and project management maturity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management experience in a relevant business or technology field
Strong understanding of and hands-on experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, programs, or complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Proven expertise in Agile, Scrum, hybrid, and traditional project management methodologies
Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
Ability to work within Agile lifecycle tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or comparable solutions
Experience leading large-scale business transformation initiatives, including global ERP implementations, enterprise platform deployments, or digital transformation programs
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within both product-centric and project-centric technology organizations, aligning stakeholders and driving delivery outcomes
Experience managing global, cross-functional programs involving multiple business units, technology teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, influence, and organizational change management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, build trusted relationships, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take a hands-on approach, and help teams achieve successful outcomes in complex environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401K
Online learning and development courses
Tuition reimbursement
$100 monthly student loan support
Various mentorship programs
Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement
4 weeks of vacations
12 holidays
Generous parental leave
Temporary associates provided with three options for medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, and an associate discount
Part time associates receive 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount