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Job description
About The Role As Senior Director - AI Operations & Enablement, you will be an operator-builder who pairs executive-grade strategic judgment with hands-on technical fluency in modern AI tooling. You will be the trusted force-multiplier for the most consequential Tech Ops priorities at Dow Jones: reengineering how work gets done across Product & Technology, prototyping AI-enabled workflows directly, and turning fragmented, manual processes into scalable, AI-native operating models. In this high-autonomy role, you will diagnose the as-is, design the to-be, and ship the change - for quick wins and full rebuilds across a 130-year-old global news and information business. You will report to the SVP - Head of Technology Operations.
NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
About The Team
Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.
You Will
Operate as a Strategic Force-Multiplier
Independently own and drive critical Tech Ops priorities end-to-end, with the judgment to know when to elevate and when to ship
Translate executive intent into structured plans, decisions, and outcomes
Represent Tech Ops in cross-functional forums where the SVP cannot be present, with full credibility to commit and decide
Reengineer How Work Gets Done
Lead wholesale process reengineering across Tech Ops and adjacent Product & Technology functions
Design target-state operating models that materially improve speed, quality, and cost
Define measurable efficiency outcomes and own them through delivery
Build AI-Native Workflows Directly (Hands-On)
Prototype AI-enabled automations and internal tools
Use modern AI coding assistants and agentic development tooling to compress build time
Integrate AI capabilities into the SaaS stack the business already runs on
Set the technical bar for what "AI-native" means inside Tech Ops
Bridge Technology and the Business
Build trusted relationships with leaders across Product, Technology, GM-led business teams and our parent News Corp organization
Translate fluently between technical capability and business outcome
Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption
Influence more efficient governance processes
Scale What Works through Systems Thinking
Convert one-off wins into reusable playbooks, frameworks, and internal products
Document, train, and enable others to extend the operating model
Identify when a workstream is mature enough to staff out
You Have
At least 15 years’ progressive experience spanning technology operations, product or program management, management consulting, or transformation roles
Demonstrated ownership of cross-functional process reengineering at enterprise scale
Strong systems thinking mentality
Hands-on technical fluency with modern AI tooling to build prototypes, automations, and internal tools with the use of AI coding assistants and agentic development environments
Working understanding of how AI is reshaping enterprise operations
Track record of operating as a trusted force-multiplier to a senior executive
Proven ability to balance strategic framing with tactical execution
Strong relationship-building instincts across Product, Technology, and business/GM stakeholders;
The ability to translate technical decisions into business terms and vice versa
Bachelor's degree - OR- equivalent work experience
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
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Business Area
Dow Jones - Technology
Job Category
General Management
Union Status
Non-Union role
Base Pay Range
Base Pay Range: $205,000 - $250,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
About Dow Jones
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 newsgathering 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, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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