GOC | Junior Product Manager

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

 

Role Summary and Impact 

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical Junior Product Owner with a passion for leveraging data to build impactful products. In this role, you will support the product development lifecycle for our data-driven marketing solutions, including the WPP Open platform. You'll be instrumental in translating user needs and data insights into clear product requirements, ensuring our solutions are innovative, valuable, and technically sound. Your strong understanding of data and SQL will be key to communicating effectively with engineering and data science teams and making informed product decisions. 

You are: 

• Data-curious, with a proven ability to analyze information and derive actionable insights. 
• Analytical and detail-oriented, capable of breaking down complex problems and defining clear product needs. 
• An excellent communicator, able to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders. 
• A proactive learner, eager to deepen your understanding of AdTech, product management, and data-driven methodologies. 
• Collaborative, thriving in a cross-functional team environment and contributing to a shared vision. 

What you will do:

Support Product Development & Lifecycle Management 

• Assist in defining, documenting, and prioritizing product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on user needs, business goals, and data analysis. 
• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, Data Scientists, and UX Designers to ensure a shared understanding of product features and their underlying data implications. 
• Help manage and refine product backlogs, participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews), and support release cycles. 
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities and stay informed about industry trends in data and AI for marketing. 

Leverage Data for Product Insights and Validation 

• Utilize SQL and other data analysis tools to query datasets, analyze product performance, identify trends, and generate insights that inform product strategy and prioritization. 
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to understand data availability, schemas, quality, and potential for new product features or enhancements. 
• Define and track key product performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, helping to evaluate the success of new features post-launch. 
• Help ensure data quality and integrity within product features, flagging discrepancies or potential issues. 

Facilitate Stakeholder Communication & Feedback 

• Communicate product updates, release notes, and progress to various internal stakeholders, effectively highlighting the data-driven rationale behind product decisions. 
• Gather feedback from users, internal teams (e.g., commercial, operations), and clients to continuously iterate and improve our products. 
• Support in preparing presentations and documentation to articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap. 

Continuous Learning & Contribution 

• Actively seek to deepen your understanding of AdTech data, our internal platforms (including WPP Open), and user behaviors through self-study and mentorship. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of product management processes and tools within the team. 

 

Skills and Experience 

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:  

• 1-2 years of experience in a product, business analyst, data analyst, or similar role with exposure to software development. 
• Proficiency in SQL is essential, with the ability to write complex queries to extract, analyze, and manipulate data from various sources. 
• Solid understanding of relational databases and data warehousing concepts. 
• English fluency C2 
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI) is a strong plus. 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and the software development lifecycle. 
• Ability to define and document clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable product insights. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice-versa. 
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. 

 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, medical care & sports card in Medicover, funding for English language learning, employee mental health awareness day, and more.  

WPP Media 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. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all employees, which is why we only establish collaborations based on employment contracts. 

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 two days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

 

Following a detailed review of all applications, we will contact those candidates whose qualifications and stated terms of cooperation most closely align the objectives of our recruitment process.

 

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