Operations Manager at Dow Jones & Co. – Barcelona, Catalunya

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.

Spain - Barcelona

Full time
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Job Description:

Title: Operations Manager

Reports to: Director, Operations, Shared Services

Location: Barcelona, Spain

The Role:

As an Operations Manager, you will work with Technical Project Managers, Technology, Automation Team members, and stakeholders to deliver projects within Data Intelligence & AI Governance

You will provide operational support and manage project-based activities. This includes analysing workflows, reviewing established processes for improvements, assisting in Key Performance Indicator definitions, requirements gathering, project planning and communications.

Pls note that we have 2 vacancies for this position.

You Will:

• Review Data Intelligence team's workflows with an eye to streamline and centralize them and assure adherence to processes as soon as they are introduced

• Review Key Performance Metrics Indicators and provide guidance on establishing new KPIs when required

• Deliver assigned projects on Data Strategy Technology roadmap from inception to adoption.

• Understand, challenge and address initiatives: sit with business teams, analyze root causes and identify optimizations, design new processes and roll-out plans

• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize operational processes in order to enhance efficiency and satisfaction of internal and external customers

• Build solid business cases centred on Objectives and Key Results for project prioritization and decision-making processes.

• Manage all elements of the projects, including organizing and planning, estimating, managing resources, tracking and controlling projects, managing risk & opportunity, managing quality, communicating & documenting, and change management

• Clear, precise, and regular communication with all stakeholders will be a key element for success in the role. This includes ongoing project status reports as well as eliciting requirements from stakeholder teams

• Assist in all other project-based activities that Research/Content team undertakes

You Have (Essential Qualifications)

• You have 2-4 years of experience working in business organizations, communicating with business owners and senior leaders, while handling multiple competing tech priorities.
• Proficient in analyzing business processes, performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions that lead to projects.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the mentality to develop ideas independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, including working with projects from launch to delivery.
• Experience in implementing change management strategies within organizations
• An openness to different views and understanding needs from a diverse group of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Project Management certification.
• Experience in Agile software development.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)
• Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)
• Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter
• Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)
• Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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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. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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 - Data & AI

Job Category:
Project/Program Management

Union Status:
Non-Union role

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.