Job Description

Job Description :

Overview:

News Corp is looking for a Program Manager resource to join the Corporate Technology team as a consultant to lead medium to large data-focused programs from inception to implementation. You will initially have joint reporting into the SVP, Global of Programmatic/Ad Technology and the Chief Data Officer, as well as support other technology executives on a range of programs related to our transformation initiative.

The person in this role will provide Program Management coordination, communication and oversight for the development of cutting edge, data driven infrastructure and products to help drive the News Corp Global strategy and digital revenue. You will drive program execution, review progress and outcomes, evaluate risks to timely completion of deliverables, and facilitate faster and more efficient decision-making. You will lead coordination and alignment with internal/external stakeholders, including various Business Units (such as Dow Jones and News Australia) across News Corp.

You will be responsible for supporting NewsCorps buy/build/partner evaluation

methodology; ensuring coordination between internal/external parties; managing the post decision process, including implementation and testing of the chosen path; BU implementation efforts coordination and alignment with interrelated initiatives.

Of particular importance will be a passion for program management combined with the ability to rapidly and effectively communicate complicated issues and related data into concise and actionable information for senior Technology and Business Unit leadership.

This role is based at company headquarters in New York City. Due to the Covid-19

pandemic the role will remain remote at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the key business deliverables required for each program and the associated dependencies

Engage with stakeholders to prioritize work and drive milestones; ensure that

project expectations are developed and met on time, within budget, and to specification

Prepare clear and transparent reporting of program/project status for senior leadership

Manage dependencies within and across programs associated with program

delivery on a technical and detailed level

Identify, manage and monitor remediation of any potential risks and imped-ments that affect program scope, schedule, and quality. In addition, enable appropriate escalation of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to

agreed scope of program/project

Manage relationships and deliverables from associated vendors (when applicable)

Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

Ensure general process escalation, communication, and coordination with

various stakeholders (internal/external) with timely access to data/materials and

deliverables

Work effectively with internal departments (Operations, Engineering,

Architecture, etc.) to develop effective execution strategies that promote a strong

cross-functional relationship and timely delivery

Collaborate with other Program Managers, Scrum Master and Project Managers

to coordinate initiatives across multiple technology teams, from inception to

delivery

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in management or related fields of study

10+ years direct work experience in a Project/Program management capacity

Consulting or Project/Program Delivery experience in the Media industry,

especially knowledge of the Identity, Data and Advertising digital components

within the media industry is desired, but not mandatory

Demonstrated history of seeing the big picture, driving change and managing for

results while executing against multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Experience of managing multiple stakeholder groups with differing requirements

Ability to inspire trust, influence others, promote collaboration and motivate with

demonstrated ability to work with all levels of internal and external management

Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills.

A self-starter with ability to independently manage work and drive multiple

deliverables concurrently

Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures within media digital

innovation pertaining to AdTech, Identity, Mobile, Video, Content, Data etc. is a

plus

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methods/approaches is required

Very strong formal Project/Program management abilities. PM certification

desired, but not mandatory

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; presentation skills, and meeting

facilitation skills

Experience with PMO tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project is required

About News Corp

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Job Category: Contingent Workers

About Us

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia. Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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