Senior Product Lead, WPP Open

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in the UK seeks a Senior Product Lead to define the vision and strategy for their AI-powered marketing production platform. In this role, you will spearhead product development, manage a team, and ensure innovative solutions that resonate with customers. Successful candidates will have experience in product management with a focus on AI technologies, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving creative solutions. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a hybrid approach.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in product management focused on AI-powered SaaS platforms and marketing technology.
• Proven ability to lead product strategy from vision to delivery.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision, strategy, and execution for the marketing SaaS platform.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of the product roadmap.
• Conduct comprehensive market and customer analysis.

Skills

Product management experience

AI-powered SaaS platforms

Leadership and mentoring

Market research

Agile development experience

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:

We are seeking a Senior Product Lead to define the product vision, strategy, and execution for WPP Open Production Studio, our cutting-edge AI-powered marketing production platform. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of AI-driven marketing solutions, working closely with a talented team of engineers, designers, and data scientists. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing platform within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Who you'll be working with:

This role reports to the Chief Product & AI Officer. You will work closely with our Strategic Consulting, production, AI development and WPP Open teams. The Senior Product Lead leads the Production Studio product portfolio building a new‑generation suite of AI‑driven content automation services.

What you'll be doing:

You will drive the vision, strategy and execution for our industry‑leading marketing SaaS platform. In this key role, you will be responsible for defining the product roadmap, leading a team of product managers, and ensuring we deliver innovative solutions that delight our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the Production Studio product roadmap, collaborating closely with delivery and engineering teams.
• Partner with engineering throughout the product development lifecycle, removing roadblocks and facilitating communication.
• Collaborate with the Chief Product & AI Officer on overall product vision, strategy, and roadmap, leading product leadership meetings.
• Define and champion a compelling product vision and strategy for Production Studio Apps, collaborating with stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, customer analysis, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in AI, machine learning, and marketing technology.
• Translate the product vision into a clear, actionable roadmap, prioritising features based on value, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Manage and maintain a prioritised product backlog, reflecting the latest product strategy and stakeholder feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to define detailed epics and roadmaps linked to strategic outcomes.
• Validate, prioritise, and integrate new product requests into the roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and resource allocation.
• Lead validation and design of new product ideas, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Align roadmaps and manage dependencies with other product leads for a cohesive product offering.

What you'll need:

• Experience in product management, with a focus on AI‑powered SaaS platforms and marketing technology.
• Proven ability to lead and execute product strategy, from vision to delivery.
• Leadership skills, with experience leading and mentoring product teams.
• Deep understanding of the marketing technology landscape and emerging trends in AI and machine learning.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Experience in roadmap creation, backlog management, and prioritisation of product features.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise product requirements.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Passion for innovation and driving the development of cutting‑edge marketing solutions.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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.

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