Job Description:
Product Manager
Dow Jones is on a journey to take our products to the next level and we need you to assist in making that happen. The Operations team is key to ensuring that our deliverables are executed as efficiently as possible. They are also our cultural backbone, team mentor, and give life to the organization.
The FN/PEN news pages are committed to informing our readers, and our editorials are dedicated to advocating a consistent philosophy and positions that emanate from it. That philosophy can be summed up as ‘free markets, free people.’ You will be responsible for the delivery of clearly defined requirements and their functions and impacts within the ecosystem. You will also be responsible for translating the obtained information into usable work components that our engineering partners can work off of. Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify system constraints, and manage expectations, and risks.
Who You Are:
A detailed oriented individual
Possess the gift of gab with the ability to translate the technical into business and business into technical
Understands the product's business and technical needs
Are a proactive problem solver
Are thorough: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, good follow-through, and clear communication
Questions value and encourage others to do the same
Stays calm under pressure, acts fast, promotes and sees the big picture, embraces change; is resilient
Is continuously learning, actively listens, and is a thought leader in project management
Have an agile environment background
Capable of working well with team members on different teams and in different locations
Responsibilities include:
Develop an expert understanding of our current and prospective consumers
Understand the nuances behind different types of news content and define how they should be communicated to consumers.
Champion the user experience while delivering key business outcomes
Work cross-functionally across Design, Research, Engineering, Experimentation, the newsroom, and business stakeholders to define and prioritize business and newsroom requirements for FNLondon.com and PENews.com, driving user engagement as well as subscriptions and advertising revenue
Work with the Product team to define the product vision and roadmap that achieves product strategy and business outcomes for the Opinion and Style content sections
Proactively manage and prioritize a backlog
Write clear, concise requirements and user stories that clearly and unambiguously communicate acceptance criteria (i.e. what success looks like) and work closely with software developers throughout the product life cycle
Coordinate communication between developers, designers, and business stakeholders regarding goals, requirements, and growth expectations
Define success criteria and measure Key Performance Indicators to demonstrate ROI and P&L impact of product enhancements
Work with research teams to gather and analyze audience research and feedback regarding new products and enhancements
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
1-2 years of product management experience with consumer-facing products.
5+ years in a Business/Systems Analyst role
Passionate and knowledgeable about mobile, digital media, and news.
Decisive with a bias towards action; must thrive in fast-paced, agile environments
Ability to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of Adobe analytics platform and/or others
Ability to effectively present and explain results with quantitative information
Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative consumer research.
Experience defining and implementing product requirements for mobile apps.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the full spectrum of internal stakeholders and customers.
Experience working closely with engineering and design teams.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .
Dow Jones is 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, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
Business Area: TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Job Category: IT Development Group, Strategy Group
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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Req ID: 34254
