Product Owner – Platform & Growth (WPP Open)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. 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We are building a unified product ecosystem that empowers our agencies and clients with&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;tools and data-driven insights. Our product organisation is driven by&nbsp;a clear vision, strategic execution, and a commitment to continuous innovation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Client Onboarding:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Client Onboarding is the process of setting up new&nbsp;digital workspace for&nbsp;clients&nbsp;and&nbsp;activating the specific applications needed&nbsp;to use&nbsp;the WPP&nbsp;platform. This&nbsp;spans&nbsp;the entire&nbsp;onboarding&nbsp;journey&nbsp;up&nbsp;to the moment a client logs in.&nbsp;This team&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to&nbsp;simplify complex configurations and replace&nbsp;manual effort with automated&nbsp;solutions,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;efficiencies&nbsp;to our clients.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why&nbsp;we're&nbsp;hiring:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We seek a Product Owner to support agile delivery for</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">WPP Open, our AI</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">-</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">powered marketing platform.&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;translate product vision into actionable deliverables, collaborating with engineers, designers, and data scientists to bring AI-driven marketing solutions to life. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;be doing:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Director Product Ownership, WPP Open, you will&nbsp;be responsible for: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Facilitate end-to-end agile delivery of specific features/epics within the</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">WPP Open roadmap, collaborating with delivery and engineering. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with engineering throughout the product lifecycle, helping to remove roadblocks and ensuring technical feasibility. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Product Leadership to translate overall product vision/strategy into detailed, executable plans. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define, write, and refine detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for features, aligning with product vision. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;a prioritised product backlog, reflecting strategy, stakeholder feedback, and development capacity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct market and customer analysis for features to inform requirements and ensure user value. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Stay abreast of emerging AI/ML and marketing technology trends to inform feature development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">relevant stakeholders) to define epics and user stories. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Validate, prioritise, and integrate new product requests into the backlog, ensuring alignment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in the validation and design of new product ideas at the feature level. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the alignment of feature roadmaps and dependency management with other product teams. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the primary point of contact for the development team, providing clarity on requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;need:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Relevant experience as a Product Owner, focused on agile delivery for SaaS platforms. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to translate product strategy into actionable backlogs and support agile development teams. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of AI/ML and marketing technology trends, particularly for feature development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analytical and problem-solving skills; experience in user research and competitive analysis at the feature level. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Great skills in backlog management, writing user stories, and prioritisation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Certified Agile Product Owner or equivalent practical experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for innovation and contributing to&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;marketing solutions.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <h4><strong>Please read our Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment">https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment</a>) for more information on how we process the information you provide.</strong></h4></div>