Program Manager

Job Description:

Program Manager 

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Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Program Manager to join the Marketing Transformation and Business Management Team at Dow Jones. As a Program Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the execution of strategic initiatives that drive marketing transformation and enhance business management practices. This role requires a strong project management acumen, collaborative spirit, and a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Technology, and Operations, to assist in defining program objectives, scope, timelines, and success metrics.

• Develop detailed program plans, outlining tasks, resources, budgets, and dependencies, to ensure successful project delivery.

• Coordinate and facilitate project team meetings, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and progress tracking.

• Monitor and manage program risks, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to drive project execution, resolve challenges, and maintain project momentum.

• Create and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including project charters, status reports, and dashboards.

• Support the implementation of change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.

• Assist in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program impact and success.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide regular program status updates and recommendations for adjustments.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies within the team.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager, preferably within a media, publishing, or technology-oriented environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.

• Strong understanding of marketing concepts, strategies, and technologies, including digital marketing, data analytics, and content management.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering collaboration and relationship-building.

• Problem-solving mindset with the capability to navigate challenges and find innovative solutions.

• Detail-oriented approach to project planning, execution, and documentation.

• Experience with change management principles and practices.

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 [email protected]. 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:

Dow Jones - CMO - Marketing

Job Category:

Project/Program Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..