Dow Jones Project Manager, Strategy Operations in BARCELONA, Spain
About Our Organization :
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq : NWS, NWSA; ASX : NWS, NWSLV).
About the Team :
Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.
About the Role :
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy Operations, this role is focused on initiatives that support employee engagement across Technology including regular communications such as the monthly Technology newsletter, the weekly Tech Pulse, various events and other initiatives including training support, process enhancements, administrative tasks, etc. This role is key to support process efficiency and engagement of teams across Technology in the wider work of all teams.
You Will :
1. Collaboration : Partner with colleagues across Technology Operations, Design, Product and Engineering as well as SMEs and partners across wider Dow Jones.
2. Plan and organize : Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables for project work assigned to you, creating project plans, schedules, and timelines.
3. Communications : Lead the preparation of the monthly Technology newsletter and support the send of the weekly Tech Pulse communication, liaising with stakeholders on timely delivery ensuring everyone is clear on responsibilities.
4. Events : Lead the organization of various events as needed including Tech Talks and Lunch & Learns, ensuring logistics are managed to deliver the best experience for attendees.
5. Training : Coordinate with key stakeholders as required to deliver training support for logistics as requested.
6. Ongoing Process Enhancement : Support the wider team by keeping documentation updated for process enhancement, learning and communication initiatives. Help identify blockers and mitigate risks that might impact delivery and provide regular status updates as required.
7. Role requires 3 days each week in office (as per current mandate, may change).
You Have :
1. 2-5 years of experience in project management.
2. Strong organizational skills, with a proven ability to plan, coordinate and execute projects.
3. Experience working with Design and Product teams.
4. Proficiency with G-suite products and experience with professional collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro and Airtable (although training can be provided).
5. A passion for supporting and enabling people to do their best work.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Our Benefits :
* Comprehensive Healthcare Plans.
* Paid Time Off.
* Retirement Plans.
* Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources.
* Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support.
Business Area : Dow Jones - Technology
Job Category : Project / Program Management
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