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 analysi