Technical Product Operations, Senior Manager (Agile)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in media and digital transformation is seeking a Senior Manager for Technical Product Operations. This role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in agile practices and product operations, with a focus on driving operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in product operations or agile program management.
• Technical understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead multiple large-scale product development initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate bi-weekly ceremonies and retrospectives as Scrum Master.
• Drive operational excellence with tools, metrics, and dashboards.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Rally

Jobbeschreibung

Company description

OVERVIEW

Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD

Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in this environment, companies must innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity, 3. Smart Media, and 4. Direct Relationships) are essential for modern brands to succeed, supported by our suite of agencies. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these imperatives to help our clients unlock growth. As the architect and orchestrator of end-to-end solutions, we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients across major industries, offering our talents opportunities for growth and learning. This is the Power of One, powered by Marcel, our AI-based platform that provides instant access to resources and knowledge worldwide.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE

Viva La Difference is embedded in our DNA. It reflects our respect for individual uniqueness and our celebration of diversity in identity, background, culture, and experience. This ethos guides how we behave with each other and our clients and is integral to our work in the platform world.

Overview

About Us

Publicis Media, part of Publicis Groupe, leads in marketing, communication, and digital transformation. Our Product Management Technology team builds the future of media through innovative, scalable, data-driven solutions. With over 100 global engineers, data architects, consultants, and product managers, we drive transformation with cutting-edge tools, platforms, and practices.

Responsibilities

We seek a Senior Manager, Technical Product Operations to join our fast-growing Product team. This role ensures the successful delivery of technology products through program management, agile practices, and operational oversight. As a Scrum Master and operational lead, you will manage large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to turn vision into scalable solutions.

• Lead multiple large-scale product development initiatives using Agile methodologies
• Facilitate bi-weekly ceremonies, grooming sessions, and retrospectives as Scrum Master
• Drive operational excellence with tools, metrics, dashboards, and success tracking
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage priorities, risks, and commitments
• Translate business needs into clear tickets and user stories
• Analyze sprint performance and product data to inform roadmaps and prioritization
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and analytics teams for smooth execution
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in product operations or agile program management
• Technical understanding of product development lifecycle and project management
• Experience managing enterprise-level Agile initiatives (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Rally
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in media, advertising, or ad tech
• Agile coaching background
• Exposure to data and reporting products

Additional information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid work pattern, with employees in the office three days a week. We support all candidates and are committed to a fair assessment process. If you have circumstances that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss adjustments to ensure fairness. Disclosing this information will not impact your application.

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