Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of Starcom, Zenith, Digitas, Spark Foundry, Blue 449 and Performics, powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 23,500 employees worldwide.

The Global Content Practice at Publicis Media is a global specialist content operation with over 1,500 employees. It is the largest content operation of its kind, specializing in content insight & strategy, content creative, design & production, content distribution and content measurement, analytics & optimization.  It has been set up to capitalize on the fast moving, fast growing discipline of content and is seen as a key engine of growth for both Publicis Media and Publicis Groupe. Our vision is to be the market leader in scale, innovation and thought leadership. This role will play a key role in realizing the position of a market leader through the design of a content platform.

TRUST
Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave.
We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT
This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION
True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.

The Product Manager will play a key role within the Global Product team to incorporate market/usability research into product strategy, roadmap, and feature definition. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing the use cases, business requirements, functional requirements, product development backlog and product documentation associated with the development of modules and components for the product. The Product Manager will also support cross-functional teams in product execution and launch under the direction of the Director, Product Management.

The role will require collaboration with key stakeholders within Publicis Media’s Content Practice and internal users to keep client needs and product differentiation top of mind. Strong communication and partnership with program/project, engineering and UX teams will be required in order to build solutions that help execute strategic objectives. This role will require elicitation and documentation of requirements for product initiatives. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable wearing many hats and driving innovative solutions from concept to polished product for difficult problems.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in development and execution of product vision, strategy, roadmap, and evolution including concept development, user validation, feature execution, and value analysis
• Perform internal and external assessments/research of the business environment, competitors, customers, and market trends to identify current and future market/product opportunities
• Collaborate with key customers/users to help build market insights
• Participate in user and product research to test, evaluate, and strategize on opportunities to evolve the product experience
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, UX, and end users to define and document product requirements and identify product tests and use cases
• Ensure alignment between product team, engineering team, UX team and other stakeholders
• Monitor all inquiries and issues for product and be able to articulate them clearly to team, prioritize them in the backlog, and ensure timely resolution
• Provide training to users and new team members and ensure optimal product knowledge
• Help support efficient working of all phases of product development, including sprint planning, retrospectives, etc. and managing tickets in Jira, as needed
• Stay on top of industry changes, through partnerships and self-research/learning that may have direct impact on product
• Consistently look for opportunities to improve team workflow and processes; ideal candidate will consistently look to transform the organization – expect to fail and consistently learn

• 3+ years in product, preferably in technology or consulting
• Skilled listener and communicator, both verbally and written, who can engage agency colleagues with confidence
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed environment, managing multiple stakeholders, with demonstrated experience managing go-to market strategies and collateral
• Experience troubleshooting issues with excellent problem-solving abilities including appropriate communication and resolution
• Experience working within an agile framework and using tools such as Jira or Rally
• Experience participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups, etc.
• Positive and strong team player with a solid work ethic
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities may shift due to industry, product or user needs
• Thrives on brainstorming and building innovative solutions that consistently challenges the status quo
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred: 

• Experience working in Media, Advertising, and/or Ad Tech
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing, or MBA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.