Director - Product Management

Dow Jones

Gaithersburg, MD

Full Time

Director

190k-235k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As Director - Product Management, you will be an integral member of the Product Management team which sits at the center of sales, content, PD&D (IT) and marketing to drive implementation of product strategy, the execution of Go-To-Market initiatives, and product development. You will liaise with the Tech team to manage Tech prioritization considering tech debt, tech maintenance, tech development, product development and new product initiatives. You will focus on content and sales to prioritize product changes, including definition of priorities and timelines. You will establish KPIs, monitor progress and development of products, and engage stakeholders to generate support. You will also ensure product goals are met, KPIs are agreed to, sales targets are set and marketing plans are in place. You will report to the SVP, R&A, Data and Technical Design.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the NPD process which includes supporting the development and implementation of new products and enhancements through both external and internal engagement.
Manage information flow (Voice of the Customer) and feedback loops to enable product development, market research and GTM programs.
Establish internal engagement sessions to ensure alignment between content (Editorial), IT, Marketing and sales teams by developing and implementing Go-to-Market plans that meet targets.
Analyze competitive landscape, industry innovations, product revenue, and sales success.
Seek new market opportunities, define and size market segments, and work with sales strategy to define and improve market segmentation.
Define buyer personas, determine market messages, and identify best opportunities for lead generation.
Work with sales to define new revenue opportunities and productize them.
Maintain and manage GTM initiatives including training sales teams to implement go-to-market strategy.
Identify successes and failures of GTM plans and change accordingly.
Provide product line support for program strategy, operational readiness, as well as on-going sales and marketing support.
Maintain the product portfolio roadmap.

Requirements

12+ years of product management, product marketing, or project management experience.
Experience in Commodities and/or Energy industries.
An understanding of how product development works with Engineering and the ability to communicate needs effectively between the groups.
Degree in Business, Management, Marketing (preferable) -OR - equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have

Experience in Commodities and/or Energy industries.

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Management, Marketing (preferable) -OR - equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Perks

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

Working at Dow Jones

Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities since 1882. It is a worldwide news and information powerhouse with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. The company emphasizes accuracy, depth, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of quality, leveraging advanced technology, expert research, and customizable solutions to deliver critical information when and where it is needed.

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