Senior Product Lead, WPP Open

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 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?

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