Senior Project Manager, Platforms

Reporting to the Business Manager, Platforms, the position is in the Partnerships team which is part of New Ventures. This position will focus on managing projects with our partners, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, that grow our business and relationships across Dow Jones. You will be part of a trailblazing team, poised to get our world-class journalism in front of potential new subscribers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in project management or project coordination, excellent communication skills, media and subscription marketing, and proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and competing priorities.

Requirements
Requirements/Job Duties:

Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of complex, cross-functional projects 

Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders

Create in-depth Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project plans with interdependencies and a defined critical path

Create and maintain resource plans ensuring effective resource allocation and distribution across portfolio of projects

Utilize project management tools and techniques to improve execution and drive efficiencies.

Proactively manage changes in project scope

Effectively create and execute risk management plans

Manage the quality and timely execution of deliverables across projects

Ensure profitable and successful execution of all assigned engagements as measured by KPIs and OKRs

Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years of project management experience

Experience with a top consulting firm is preferred but not required

Experience with a subscription-driven business, large tech platforms or media companies is preferred but not required

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, or related field or “equivalent experience”

Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management

Experience with strategic planning and change management

Experience with risk management; demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to leadership

Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines

Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail

Experience with using the G-Suite projects (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc)

Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Proficiency with project management and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification