Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

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Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Barcelona

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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: 

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to join our [B2C, B2B, B2C/B2B Platform teams] and lead complex, cross-functional technical programs. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of core capabilities and services that power Dow Jones's suite of enterprise products. As a key leader, you will drive the successful delivery of technical programs that are foundational to Dow Jones's offerings and critical to the success of multiple business units.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned technical leader to shape how mission-critical data is delivered at scale—Dow Jones powers risk and decision-making for some of the world's most dynamic global businesses.

You Will: 

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs that align stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and deliver measurable business impact.

• Manage and develop three or more employees, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance across technical and program disciplines.

• Translate strategic vision into execution, anticipating industry and technology shifts to shape priorities and ensure business-critical projects succeed.

• Simplify complexity, driving quality, reliability, and operational efficiency through scalable processes and data-driven decision-making.

• Communicate with clarity and influence, turning complex technical concepts into compelling narratives that drive alignment across teams and executive leadership.
  
  

You Have: 

• 10+ years of project or program management experience.

• Advanced program management expertise, with a proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multi-stream initiatives across complex, high-visibility programs.

• Strong data and analytical skills, including experience building KPI frameworks, leveraging predictive analytics, and applying BI tools to drive informed decisions.

• Robust business and financial acumen, skilled in budgeting, margin optimization, and interpreting financial performance across portfolios and vendor partnerships.

• Proficiency in compliance and risk management, embedding governance and mitigation strategies into program planning and execution.

• Strategic leadership within PMO and product frameworks, owning enterprise-level programs, guiding transformation initiatives, advising senior stakeholders, and mentoring program managers.

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 per quarter, Classpass, etc.)

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role based in Barcelona.

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 - OPIS

Job Category:

Project/Program Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role