VP of Factiva

Posted:
11/25/2024, 6:11:26 AM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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 product strategy and execution for Factiva's comprehensive suite of products, encompassing both the SaaS platform and integration business. Drive innovation while managing the transformation of legacy systems into modern, scalable solutions.




 

You Will:

  • Define and execute the product vision and strategy for Factiva's global news and data platform, with particular emphasis on integrating AI/GenAI capabilities to unlock new value from our content

  • Partner closely with key stakeholders (GM of Factiva, Proposition team, Sales leadership) to identify opportunities and translate market insights into actionable product plans

  • Lead the transformation of legacy products into modern, intelligent platforms that deliver automated insights, personalized experiences, and predictive capabilities

  • Manage a global product team while orchestrating cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Content teams

  • Establish and track key product metrics and customer feedback loops to validate AI-driven features and demonstrate business impact

  • Create and maintain clear product roadmaps that balance platform innovation with practical customer needs, communicating priorities effectively across stakeholder groups

You Have:

  • 15+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing complex B2B SaaS products

  • Demonstrated experience incorporating AI/ML and generative AI technologies into enterprise products to create differentiated value

  • Deep understanding of content aggregation, news/data licensing, and information services business models, with vision for how AI can transform these spaces

  • Experience with API products and enterprise integrations in the B2B space

  • Strong background in matrix organizations, demonstrating ability to influence without direct authority

  • Track record of building and leading high-performing product teams in a global organization

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

Learn more about all our US benefits



 

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 - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role