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Job Description:
Dow Jones is looking to hire a project manager to manage a variety of projects related to a newly formed Project Management Office. The Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the all projects within the group. The candidate will work with the teams to create and drive project plans. The manager must communicate with all levels of management regarding project information.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Monitors and tracks project progress against project deliverables; communicates project status, including roadblocks, milestones, successes with all project stakeholders.
Manage project logistics alongside Project Coordinators including: scheduling meetings, updating timelines, communicating deliverables, distributing materials, etc.
Maintain reports and documentation
Knowledge/Experience:
Demonstrated success in managing high-volume technology staffing projects/ programs
Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and provide strategic insight
Delivery focused and not easily distracted.
Proven ability to work independently and with initiative to tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills.
High-level of creativity, adaptability and persistence to find the best solutions.
The ability to plan, organize, schedule and co-ordinate multiple tasks to achieve objectives.
Strong MS suite skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Strong ability to collect and interpret information
Excellent analytical skills and a close attention to detail; including data analysis, ability to sort through vast quantities of data quickly
Strong familiarity with statistical techniques
Strong ability to coordinate and organize teams around aggressive deliverables
Energetic, passionate and driven.
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Business Area: OCEO
Job Category: Project/Program Management Group
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Req ID: 23208
