Vp, B2B Data Solutions

Dow Jones is a thriving business with big ambitions and there’s never been a better time to join us.We have nearly 5,000 people in 60 locations around the world, ranging from our largest offices in New York, London and Barcelona right through to teams on the ground wherever news is breaking.
We report on some of the most important events of our time with news that is trusted and respected via our flagship publications, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch. Dow Jones also brings together world-leading data, media, membership and intelligence solutions to power the most ambitious companies and professionals. Our comprehensive portfolio of B2B products includes Risk and Compliance, Factiva, Newswires and Energy solutions.
At 130 years old, we have an amazing legacy but we’re young at heart.We know the secret to our growth ambition is through data. We’re looking for an energetic VP B2B Data Solutions who can work hand in hand with the CDO, Business, Product, Sales, Technology, Operations and the data team to deliver scalable data driven products, insights and solutions that fuel revenue growth across our growing B2B business units .
To Do This Job, You’ll Need To Be

• A minimum of 10 years experience in a leadership role including at least 2 years of responsibility for 10+ people.
• Ability to think strategically and oversee tactical execution with a data-driven mindset that prefers measurable outcomes to hyperboles.
• An inspiring and results-oriented leader – In this role you will lead and manage a team of global Data Solutions, Data Science and Data Analytics professionals. The ability to build, inspire and empower high performing teams with a proven track record of delivering quality data solutions with tangible business outcomes is required for this role.
• A collaborative relationship builder - As a Senior member of the Data Leadership team, you will be required to establish strong working relationships with Executives and Leaders across all Dow Jones business units and corporate functions to drive alignment and support for Dow Jones wide strategic Data Programs and initiatives. In addition you will proactively identify opportunities to connect and bring stakeholder teams together across the organization to collaborate on Data solutions to advance shared business goals and objectives.
• Previous experience designing and delivering data solutions relating to B2B and B2C digital products, sales, marketing and services is required.
• An excellent communicator – As a senior leader, you must be able to clearly communicate the business benefits of highly complex ideas and technical concepts to Executive Leadership and Senior business stakeholders with the ability to connect data initiatives to the organization’s overall strategies and business goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Have a minimum of 15 years’ experience working at the intersection of business, product, customer success and technology with a strong Data focus.

Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Manage a team of data scientists and data analysts to deliver on the company’s and department’s goals and objectives,
• Drive prioritization & requirements for new requests and collaborate closely with Business Stakeholders across the B2B and Energy business units to develop and deliver the B2B Data Analytics/Data Engineering Roadmap.
• Ensure all company and department activities adhere to legal guidelines and policies.
• Drive the development of fully automated, real time, data led self-serve B2B dashboards for quick and efficient management decision making.
• Lead Identification, development and oversee testing of new data led products that can be taken to market to drive incremental B2B sales.
• Launch and own a portfolio of data driven projects and initiatives that enable the B2B and Energy business, sales, finance and product teams to make data driven decisions and generate additional revenue.
• Champion program delivery of Dow Jones wide strategic data initiatives including defining program roadmaps, facilitating required team workshops and meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across the organization (Product Strategy, Product Mgmt, Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing etc) and proactively identify data opportunities to drive additional B2B product revenue, improve efficiency and scalability as well as potential new revenue streams.
• Lead discussions with Executive Leadership and Senior Management to align on a roadmap of data/analytics priorities. Additionally, provide timely status reports.
• Lead data creation, collection and compliance efforts by overseeing the creation of data requirements and technical specifications

Here are some things that we'd prefer to see, though none is independently a requirement:

• Demonstrable strategic thinking and analytical and business insight.
• Outstanding leadership abilities.
• At least 15 years' experience in data analytics field with Customer consulting in a management position. Experience directly building and managing high performing teams.
• Experience as tech project, product or program manager within Agile/SCRUM enterprise-scale software development environments.
• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior leadership
• Working knowledge of the latest data technologies as well as regulations.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Data Science, Business Management. MBA preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Business Area: TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence
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.
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Req ID: 38041