AI Product Manager, WPP Open

WPP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative technology company in London is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to drive the marketing transformation for their AI-powered platform. You will lead the product strategy, manage the product backlog, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative AI-driven content solutions. An ideal candidate will have product management experience with a focus on AI/SaaS products and a proven ability to execute successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management, especially in AI or SaaS products.
• Ability to develop a compelling product vision.
• Demonstrated capability in market research and competitive analysis.
• Proficiency in prioritizing product backlog.
• Skilled in user research and analyzing customer feedback.
• Ability to create detailed product specifications.
• Experience in defining and tracking KPIs.
• Successful product launch experience.
• Understanding of commercialization and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the product vision and strategy for AI-driven services.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities for AI solutions.
• Manage the product backlog and align with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams throughout development.
• Define and analyze key performance indicators to measure success.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and product launch plans.

Skills

Experience in product management

Strategic thinking

Conducting market research

Managing product backlog

User research methodologies

Analytical skills

Planning product launches

Understanding product profitability

Job description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we’re hiring

Working as part of a team, we are seeking an AI Product Manager to drive marketing transformation work on strategic client opportunities for WPP Open. As part of this team, you’ll lead the content strategy and planning for content opportunities, using social listening, media performance other data sources to guide clients make effective content to drive their marketing objectives.

WPP Open is our cutting-edge AI-powered marketing production platform. You will play a role in shaping the future of AI-driven marketing solutions and have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing platform within a dynamic and innovative environment.

What you’ll do

This role reports to the Chief Product & AI Officer, Production, WPP Open.

You will work closely with our Strategic Consulting, production, AI development and WPP Open teams. You will lead one of the Open Production apps building a new-generation suite of AI-driven content automation services. You will:

• Lead the development and execution of the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven content automation services within Open Production apps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify opportunities for AI-driven content solutions.
• Define, prioritise, and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer value.
• Align roadmaps and manage dependencies with other product leads, ensuring a cohesive and integrated product offering across the WPP Open platform.
• Collaborate with the product team to validate, prioritise, and integrate new requests into the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy and resource allocation.
• Lead the validation and design of new product ideas and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, data science) to conduct feasibility assessments, prototype solutions, and gather feedback.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories for engineering and design teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, data science, and production teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define, monitor, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and product launch plans in collaboration with marketing teams.

What you’ll need

• Experience in product management, with a focus on AI or SaaS products.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop a compelling product vision.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation.
• Experience in prioritising and managing a product backlog effectively.
• Proficiency in user research methodologies and customer feedback analysis.
• Ability to translate user needs and business requirements into clear product specifications.
• Analytical skills and experience with defining and tracking KPIs.
• Experience in planning and executing successful product launches.
• Understanding of product profitability, commercialisation, and business case development.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.