Senior Project Manager - ASCAP

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 900,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters and composers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates as a not-for-profit. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 18 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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Job Overview:

Reporting to the VP, Digital Products as a Senior Project Manager, you will assume the role of project execution expert from discovery to launch for Special Projects within ASCAP in conjunction with Senior Level Executive stakeholders. This includes establishing, refining, and maintaining project management processes and methodologies that align with the needs of complex, and time sensitive initiatives. You will own the overall project timelines, risk mitigation strategy, and change management process. The incumbent will serve as the cross-team connector/main point of contact to ensure that roles are clear, project transparency is maintained, and subject matter expertise is leveraged to launch successful initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will lead meetings (agendas, meeting notes), memorialize key decisions, and follow up on identified action items. Additionally, they will ensure that all pertinent due diligence with stakeholders, various ASCAP departments and formal sign off is achieved. This role requires a high degree of attention to detail, strong communication skills and consensus building skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assume the role of project execution expert, which would include project timelines, change control risk mitigation, and recurring status reports.
• Ensure that overall project goals and critical project milestones are created, documented, and communicated to all cross-team project contributors.
• Establishes and maintains key project management processes and methodologies - project kick off deck, project plan, project documentation.
• Ownership of project plan, including proactive escalation and mitigation recommendations for any deliverables that are “at risk” or “missed” targeted dates.
• Primary responsibility for meeting scheduling, planning and executions - setting clear agendas, providing detailed meeting notes, memorializing key decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Ensure due diligence are completed with ASCAP Business and Legal Affairs team, Security teams, stakeholder, senior leadership, Client Services, Marketing, and Technology teams (as required)
• Complete detailed test plans and success criteria in collaboration with the ASCAP Technology team and/or subject matter experts as needed.

Requirements:

• PMP certification and bachelor’s degree (desirable)
• 5-8 years’ experience with project management
• Experience with project management software (e.g. Smartsheets)
• Extensive experience working with Product Management and Design teams
• Experience working on complex, time sensitive projects with Senior Executive stakeholders
• Experience facilitating and working with cross-functional teams
• Experience presenting to a variety of project stakeholders in a meaningful and influential manner
• Experience with and exposure to Agile Development environments desired, but not required
• Must have excellent multi-tasking, organizational, written, and verbal skills
• Must have high standards for completeness and accuracy of all work products as well as an obsessive attention to detail

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:

• A choice of either network only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out- of network provider options
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) participation with an employer provided match
• An additional Employer paid retirement savings program regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability Insurance / salary continuation and Long term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental and dependent life insurance options

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

As a condition of employment, ASCAP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (including a first booster) against COVID-19. ASCAP will make reasonable accommodations for those who are unable to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, where required by federal, state and local law, and in accordance with ASCAP’s policies.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.