VP, B2B Product Platform

Posted:
10/4/2024, 3:03:20 AM

Location(s):
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain ⋅ Catalonia, Spain

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher

Field(s):
Product

Job Description:

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 SVP, B2B Product, we are seeking an experienced and visionary VP of Product to lead the strategy of our innovative product platform. This platform will integrate and leverage our company's extensive content, data, and functionality resources. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating powerful, user-friendly platforms that harness the full potential of a company's resources. This role would also be the product lead in the Barcelona office.

You Will:

  • Develop and execute the product vision for the Dow Jones platform, our UI platform, aligning it with overall business objectives
  • Lead the product roadmap creation and prioritization process, ensuring maximum value delivery
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to define long-term vision and goals for the platform
  • Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the platform
  • Drive innovation by identifying new opportunities to leverage company resources through the platform
  • Manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch and beyond
  • Be the product lead in the Barcelona office and build a product forward culture with the other product team members.

You Have:

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in product management
  • Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling complex software products
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and their impact on user engagement
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
  • Experience in developing products that integrate diverse data sources and functionalities
  • Knowledge of data analytics and its application in product strategy
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in UI development
  • History of successful stakeholder management at executive levels

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans
  • Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
  • Education Benefits
  • Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role