James Turnley
About James Turnley
James Turnley is the Director of Program Management at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in program and project management, having previously worked in various roles at The New York Times and other organizations.
Work at The New York Times
James Turnley has held multiple roles at The New York Times since 2016. He began as a Project Manager for a brief period of four months before transitioning to Senior Project Manager, a position he held for two years until 2018. He then served as Senior Program Manager, Engagement, from 2019 to 2022, before being promoted to Director, Program Management in 2022. His tenure at The New York Times spans over six years, during which he has contributed to various program management initiatives.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining The New York Times, James Turnley worked at several organizations in project management roles. He was the Director of Digital Operations at Away for nine months in 2019 and held the position of Director of Project Management at Away from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as Director of Project Management at Filtro Design Inc. from 2014 to 2015. His early career included a role as Digital Project Manager at Vector Media Group in 2016 and as Project Manager & Producer at Blenderbox, Inc. from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
James Turnley earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Production from Quinnipiac University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background in communications has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective project and program management in various industries, including media and technology.
Background in Academic Technology
James Turnley began his career in the academic sector as an Academic Technology Supervisor at The New School, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in managing technology projects within an educational context, contributing to his overall expertise in program management.