Job Description:
Director of Product Strategy Job Description
Dow Jones is looking for a Director of Product Strategy to support our CXO. This position will identify growth opportunities and develop actionable plans to achieve long-term business objectives. Leveraging exceptional strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and visionary mindset, the Director of Strategy will collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop and implement high-impact strategies that drive growth, optimize performance, and ensure sustainable success in a rapidly evolving market. As the Product Strategy Director, you will have a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable growth. This position is New York based.
Responsibilities:
Partner with the CXO to develop and refine the team's long-term vision, mission, and objectives. Lead the creation of comprehensive strategic plans that align with the company's core values and future aspirations.
Create C-level presentations that drive decision making.
Clearly communicate vision and value proposition to stakeholders.
Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor the progress and success of strategic initiatives. Regularly analyze performance data to ensure alignment with organizational goals and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Identify potential risks and challenges to ensure the organization’s strategic goals are being met.
Monitor the progress of the organization’s strategic initiatives and report updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
Derive actionable insights from market research, competitive trends and industry sources.
Prepare business plans and investment requests.
Requirements:
7+ years of success in strategic planning, business development, and execution at a senior management level.
Experience with building business cases and getting stakeholders involved.
Must be able to create persuasive, visually appealing presentations describing complex business opportunities.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in strategy development and execution.
Demonstrates clear and effective communication skills, with the capacity to inspire and align diverse teams toward a common strategic vision.
Maintains confidential information with superior judgment and discretion.
Visionary thinker with a future-oriented perspective, anticipating market shifts and identifying new growth opportunities.
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - 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, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Job Category: General Management
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: 38785
