Project Management Senior Associate

FanDuel • New York City, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it FanDuel is seeking a Senior Associate Project Manager to join our MarTech & Operations team. This role is designed for a project manager who can independently own defined initiatives and workstreams while continuing to grow judgment, influence, and leadership skills within a highly cross-functional organization. You will play a key role in driving delivery and operational efficiency across teams including CRM Operations, Promotion Operations, Product, Data, and Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to help elevate our ways of working and contribute to how marketing and technology operate at scale within a premier, highly regulated gaming company. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs. THE GAME PLAN Everyone on our team has a part to play In this role, you will: · Own the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned MarTech Product and Ops initiatives, from intake and planning through execution, delivery, and retrospective · Lead project teams on moderately complex to challenging initiatives, operating with limited oversight on routine execution · Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Engineering, CRM Ops, Promo Ops, Brand, Data, Strategy, and others) to define scope, goals, dependencies, and success criteria · Drive regular project rituals, providing clear and concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership · Proactively manage interdependencies, risks, and tradeoffs, escalating to senior stakeholders when appropriate · Leverage project management tools and methodologies to plan, track, and report milestones, deliverables, and outcomes · Support the implementation of MarTech solutions and operational workflows, applying industry best practices and continuous improvement principles · Facilitate strong cross-functional communication and alignment, fostering a collaborative environment focused on business outcomes · Contribute to improving internal team processes and ways of working, helping raise the bar on execution quality and efficiency SCOPE & LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY What this role owns. Individuals at this level are expected to operate with increased autonomy and accountability as ownership expands. · Fully own the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned projects and deliverables · Move work forward through sound judgment and decision-making, escalating thoughtfully when risks or blockers arise · Lead defined work streams or project teams, providing structure, clarity, and follow-through · Deliver consistent, high-quality status updates to key stakeholders · Manage internal team processes and problem-solve as challenges emerge · Communicate clearly and effectively with managers, peers, and junior team members · Provide input into team objectives, planning, and operational improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in project management within MarTech, Digital Marketing, Product Operations, or a related operational function
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong understanding of digital marketing operations and technologies, particularly CRM, promotions, and customer engagement workflows
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Brand, Data Science, and Strategy
• Clear, confident communicator able to translate complex initiatives into actionable updates for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Comfort operating in regulated, compliance-sensitive, or high-volume environments is a plus
• Experience with Asana and/or Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) is a plus
• PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned MarTech Product and Ops initiatives, from intake and planning through execution, delivery, and retrospective
• Lead project teams on moderately complex to challenging initiatives, operating with limited oversight on routine execution
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Engineering, CRM Ops, Promo Ops, Brand, Data, Strategy, and others) to define scope, goals, dependencies, and success criteria
• Drive regular project rituals, providing clear and concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership
• Proactively manage interdependencies, risks, and tradeoffs, escalating to senior stakeholders when appropriate
• Leverage project management tools and methodologies to plan, track, and report milestones, deliverables, and outcomes
• Support the implementation of MarTech solutions and operational workflows, applying industry best practices and continuous improvement principles
• Facilitate strong cross-functional communication and alignment, fostering a collaborative environment focused on business outcomes
• Contribute to improving internal team processes and ways of working, helping raise the bar on execution quality and efficiency
• Fully own the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned projects and deliverables
• Move work forward through sound judgment and decision-making, escalating thoughtfully when risks or blockers arise
• Lead defined work streams or project teams, providing structure, clarity, and follow-through
• Deliver consistent, high-quality status updates to key stakeholders
• Manage internal team processes and problem-solve as challenges emerge
• Communicate clearly and effectively with managers, peers, and junior team members
• Provide input into team objectives, planning, and operational improvement initiatives

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics.
• We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards .
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
• medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits.
• This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level