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Senior Product OwnerWPP
29 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsProduct Manager, Product Development Manager, Project Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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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 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
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 dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong 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.
  • Strong 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!).
  • Strong 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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/people/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Skills Required

  • Product
  • Agile
  • Stakeholder Engagement

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