Product Manager, Dow Jones
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Business news and financial information publishing
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Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ YOE, or exposure, to Product Management with a proven product delivery track record
- Good technical know-how including a good understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies (Scrum)
- Strong Project Management experience, with Programme Management capability preferable
- Ability to work independently and manage your own API business
- Demonstrable experience in scoping, budgeting, scheduling and delivering complex project implementations
- Ability to understand client and product requirements and influence prioritisation decisions with senior management
- Advanced stakeholder management, managing relationships with senior stakeholders, both within Dow Jones and externally within our clients
- Knowledge of the Risk & Compliance industry beneficial but not essential
What the job involves
- The Product Manager, R&C APIs is responsible for the coordination and overall management of the functional product development lifecycle for Risk & Compliance’s API business
- This role reports directly into the Senior Director of Integration Products and will be part of the Risk & Research Product Team and will require regular interaction and liaison with Dow Jones technology team as well as third-party teams
- It is the responsibility of the Product Manager to ensure that both the existing Product features are operating as specified and all new product features are defined, specified, scoped, scheduled, delivered and communicated both internally and to our client base
- Although the role is focused on the API area of our business, the remit will also cover some elements of Feeds product management
- Develop the high level requirements for all new API product enhancements and product features, including areas touching the feeds business
- Be responsible for management of the API Product Roadmap and associated delivery and internal testing schedule
- Define the Roadmap Prioritisation and ensure this is clearly understood by relevant Technology partners
- Be a key contributor to the Sprint Planning and Backlog Management, ensuring that agreed priorities are adhered to, minor changes are progressed and the Backlog is maintained to retain Engineering utilisation
- Assist with the communications (internally and externally) of all new feature releases and maintenance of user guides
- Interact with both Sales and Customers to support understanding of contracted products, collect feedback on usage and suggestions for enhancements and expansions
- Work with Sales to develop solutions to customer specific needs, especially with respect to specialized data needs
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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