Director, Business Operations
Princeton, NJ Princeton, NJ Estimated:
$163K - $207K a year Estimated:
$163K - $207K a year
Job Description:
About us:
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 Role:
We are seeking an experienced and Director of Business Operations to join our Experience Business Operations team at Dow Jones.
As the Director, you will play a key hands on role in overseeing and optimizing our business operations functions with our corresponding Technology teams.
By being responsible for capital and opex budgeting and forecasting, vendor management and hiring for your business units, you have the opportunity to assist and advise on optimizing spend and finding creative ways to financially achieve our our goals.
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations and technology management, and the ability to help drive strategic programs to enhance operational efficiency.
The Director, Business Operations will report to the VP of Business Operations for the Technology team.
You Will:
Manage the capital and opex budgeting process including related deliverables and managing the stakeholders for your associated teams Ensure accurate monthly forecasting, tracking, and reporting for your business areas Oversee vendor management activities, including software and software maintenance contract renewals, consulting contracts and renewals and vendor relationship management to ensure effective partnerships Foster strong relationships with our teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and collaboration on key initiatives - i.
e.
Finance, Sourcing, Human Resources, Sourcing, software vendors, consultant vendors.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities in areas such as software, maintenance costs, consulting, T&E, VISA and green card costs.
Help drive process improvements and operational efficiencies by implementing best practices and applying technology solutions and automation where practicable Departmental ad hoc requests and reports as needed You Have:
7-10 years of hands-on experience in financial management roles within the fields of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is required.
Possessing an MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience in successfully managing technology finances and in a fast-paced organizational setting.
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in capital and opex budgeting and tracking concepts.
Experience in hiring tracking - as it relates and impacts forecasting and reporting Demonstrated expertise in vendor management:
specifically contract monitoring, overall evaluation, and relationship management.
Exceptional skills in creating impactful presentations that break down financial, headcount and other business operations information in a digestible way for executives and stakeholders alike Proven leadership abilities, with a talent for not only understanding how our cross functional teams and parent company interact, but finding efficiencies and working in tight collaboration - specifically Sourcing, Finance, HR, Technology and several NewsCorp groups Adaptability to excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, skillfully managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines Proficient knowledge of G-Suite applications and their utilization for efficient business operations functions and reporting.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing business operations and technology processes and procedures, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.
Our
Benefits:
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Education Benefits Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Family Care Benefits Commuter Transit Program Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program 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 email protected .
Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.
Business Area:
TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Job Category:
General Management 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.
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.
Req ID:
37952 About us:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$163K - $207K a year Estimated:
$163K - $207K a year
Job Description:
About us:
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 Role:
We are seeking an experienced and Director of Business Operations to join our Experience Business Operations team at Dow Jones.
As the Director, you will play a key hands on role in overseeing and optimizing our business operations functions with our corresponding Technology teams.
By being responsible for capital and opex budgeting and forecasting, vendor management and hiring for your business units, you have the opportunity to assist and advise on optimizing spend and finding creative ways to financially achieve our our goals.
.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations and technology management, and the ability to help drive strategic programs to enhance operational efficiency.
The Director, Business Operations will report to the VP of Business Operations for the Technology team.
You Will:
Manage the capital and opex budgeting process including related deliverables and managing the stakeholders for your associated teams Ensure accurate monthly forecasting, tracking, and reporting for your business areas Oversee vendor management activities, including software and software maintenance contract renewals, consulting contracts and renewals and vendor relationship management to ensure effective partnerships Foster strong relationships with our teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and collaboration on key initiatives - i.
e.
Finance, Sourcing, Human Resources, Sourcing, software vendors, consultant vendors.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities in areas such as software, maintenance costs, consulting, T&E, VISA and green card costs.
Help drive process improvements and operational efficiencies by implementing best practices and applying technology solutions and automation where practicable Departmental ad hoc requests and reports as needed You Have:
7-10 years of hands-on experience in financial management roles within the fields of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is required.
Possessing an MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience in successfully managing technology finances and in a fast-paced organizational setting.
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in capital and opex budgeting and tracking concepts.
Experience in hiring tracking - as it relates and impacts forecasting and reporting Demonstrated expertise in vendor management:
specifically contract monitoring, overall evaluation, and relationship management.
Exceptional skills in creating impactful presentations that break down financial, headcount and other business operations information in a digestible way for executives and stakeholders alike Proven leadership abilities, with a talent for not only understanding how our cross functional teams and parent company interact, but finding efficiencies and working in tight collaboration - specifically Sourcing, Finance, HR, Technology and several NewsCorp groups Adaptability to excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, skillfully managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines Proficient knowledge of G-Suite applications and their utilization for efficient business operations functions and reporting.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing business operations and technology processes and procedures, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.
Our
Benefits:
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Education Benefits Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Family Care Benefits Commuter Transit Program Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program 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 email protected .
Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.
Business Area:
TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Job Category:
General Management 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.
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.
Req ID:
37952 About us:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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