Senior Product Owner, WPP Open

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.

• Product Vision & Strategy:
• 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.
• Backlog Management:
• 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.

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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