About Us Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible and accountable for leading, organizing, motivating, and managing geo-diverse teams using agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment to deliver high quality products that meet user story stated success criteria. You may coordinate division-wide team initiatives that align with organizational objectives and support our divisional backlog. You're going to frequently wear multiple hats and exchange them fluently in an exciting environment with a great team and opportunities to be a leader, business analyst, scrum master, software tester, liaison, data analyst, product manager, coach/mentor and project manager.
Your Expertise 2+ years of experience in Project Manager, Scrum Master, Software Engineer or Database Developer rolesExperience managing large-scale strategic projects in a fast-paced Agile environmentSolid understanding of Agile project management principles and how to adapt them to new business environmentsProven track record of leading, mentoring, and providing daily feedback to grow your teamEffective communicator with great interpersonal skills who can facilitate, negotiate, mentor, coach, collaborate and build strong agile teamsDoes this sound like you? An organized and creative storyteller through story maps, epics, user stories, release planning, Kanban boards, relative sizing estimation techniques, feedback loops, and team metricsA strong analytical thinker with a love for planning and organization who can manage competing demands with minimal supervisionSomeone who loves to listen, easily understands business needs, and can establish a high level of trust and confidence with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leadershipA self-starter with a never-ending curiosity to learn and solve problemsAble to maintain the "big picture" without losing sight of the complexity within and a knack for communicating various layers of detail clearly to appropriate audiencesA natural facilitator when it comes to collaboration/brainstorming, negotiating, and team building sessionsA leader, coach, and mentor that thrives on metrics, regular feedback loops, and finding challenges/activities to grow your team in the pursuit of continuous improvementIf these things strike a chord with you, we should talk.
We'd also love to hear about your experiences with any of the following: Degrees, Certifications, and/or awards/recognition that you have achievedProject management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Workfront, Rally, Clarizen, Asana, etc.Flow diagramming tools such as LucidChart, Visio, etc.UX/UI mockup and prototyping tools such as Balsamiq, Sketch, PowerPoint, etc.Creating and maintaining team and divisional metrics that drive continuous improvement and build high performing teamsDeveloping product roadmaps that balance both Line of Business and Technical Development prioritiesOur Benefits Pension Scheme: Company contributes up to 8% of your salary with matching contributionsHealthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health plan with unlimited coverage, including outpatient care, dental, and maternityLife & Disability Insurance: Coverage from day one, including life insurance at 2X salary and accident coverage up to 4X salaryWellness Programs: Access to wellness platforms, mindfulness apps, and free fitness classes.Meal & Teleworking Allowance: Monthly meal card and teleworking allowanceFlexible Working: Ability to work from home 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for 1 week per quarterFamily Care Support: Up to 4 weeks of paid compassionate leave and a generous reimbursement for emergency careReferral Bonus: Earn a bonus for recommending great talent to join usBusiness Area: Dow Jones - OPIS
Job Category: Software Product Engineering
Union Status: Non-Union role
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.
Req ID: 43091
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