Product Manager II
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Job Description:
Product Manager II Platform & Integration Products
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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:
The Product Manager II (Platform & Integration Products) is responsible for the product strategy and overall management of the functional product development lifecycle for Risk & Compliance API integration products as well as the supporting platforms. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Product Integration Feeds & APIs and will be part of the Integration Feeds & API Team supporting all Dow Jones Feeds & APIs. This role will require regular interaction and liaison with Dow Jones Technology Design Data & AI and Business teams as well as third-party vendor partners outside of Dow Jones.
It is the responsibility of the Product Manager II 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. The Product Manager will independently manage the full lifecycle for larger features or product components demonstrating proficient product judgement analytical skills and prioritization aligned with strategy. They contribute effectively to their areas strategy build strong cross-functional partnerships influence immediate stakeholders and possess solid domain/technical expertise. They operate with autonomy on clearly-defined product areas.
You Will:
- Develop the product strategy and understand market opportunities and the competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with research proposition sales design engineering data & AI and client service teams to ensure Product Market Fit and successful execution of product initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop prioritize and deliver product features and enhancements. Ensure the roadmap is clearly understood by stakeholders.
- Be a key contributor to the Backlog Refinement Sprint Planning Daily Stand-Ups and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies ensuring that agreed priorities are adhered to minor changes are quickly clarified and progressed and the backlog is constantly being refined to benefit utilization of our Designers and Engineers.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (together with Engineers and Designers) and ensure pre-launch blockers are tracked prioritised and resolved. Be an advocate of frequent release and feedback cycles.
- Be a champion of gathering and analysing Voice of the Customer feedback developing a deep customer understanding proactively identifying unmet needs and pain points and integrating these into the quarterly planning process.
- Able to decline requests (by saying no or not at this time) and articulate the reasons.
- Assist with the communications (internal and external) of new feature releases and maintenance of user guides.
- Have a solid understanding of the technical architecture for the products you manage.
You Have:
- 4 years of experience in product management with a track record of successfully managing large and complex projects or entire products.
- Proven ability to develop a product strategy balancing user needs with business goals and using data to drive decisions.
- A solid understanding of technical architecture and the software development process that includes Agile methodologies (Scrum). Understands feasibility and can make informed product choices aligned with technological impact.
- Demonstrable experience tackling complexity and contributing to strategy with strong judgement and analytical rigor. (e.g. prioritization and trade-offs for complex product initiatives aligning with strategic company goals)
- Advanced communication organisation planning and project management skills - knowing how to influence across multiple teams even without direct authority.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own product areas.
- Demonstrable experience in scoping budgeting scheduling and delivering complex project implementations.
- Preferred experience managing third-party partners along with a strong understanding of AI.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Family Care Benefits
- Access to Dow Jones Products
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
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This role is based in London.
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/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 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 - TechnologyJob Category:
Software Product EngineeringUnion Status:
Non-Union roleRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
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