Senior Product Owner, WPP Open

WPP; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Product Owner to enhance their innovative back-office workflow platform. The role requires expertise in SaaS product development and a passion for the media and advertising sectors. You will drive the product vision, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and address client needs. Join a global leader in marketing services where creativity meets technology, and make a significant impact on projects at scale.

Benefits

Creative work culture

Opportunities for growth and learning

Collaborative environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Success in delivering a SaaS-based project management solution.
• Understanding of the Media and Advertising industry.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Manage product backlog for timely feature delivery.

Skills

SaaS product development

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Agile Product Owner

Tools

Jira

Trello

Aha!

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:

This program of work is central to WPPs’ continued success, helping augment their world class AI with a back-office workflow platform. The value add is to enable agencies to manage their work end to end within our innovate platform.

This is a greenfield program of work to replace their existing workflow system with bespoke .Net development using a microservice architecture in Azure and Kubernetes.

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a Product Owner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in SaaS product development, with a passion for the Media and Advertising sectors. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define and execute the product vision, ensuring our software meets the evolving needs of our clients.

This role will report into the Head of Product.

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align product strategy with business goals.
• Create, prioritize, and manage the product backlog to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure a user-centric approach.
• Collaborate with development teams to facilitate understanding and implementation of requirements.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to define go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clients and internal teams.
• Gather and analyze feedback to inform product improvements and updates.
• Conduct regular presentations and updates on product status and performance.
• Performance Metrics:
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
• Analyze user data and feedback to iterate and enhance the product.

What you'll need:

• Has had success in delivering a SaaS-based project management solution as a Product Owner
• Certified Agile Product Owner.
• Understanding of the Media and Advertising industry.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Aha!).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 or 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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