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Publicis Groupe Senior Manager/Director Product Management and Strategic External Partnerships in New York, New York
Company Description
Marcel is the AI platform that connects more than 98,000 employees at Publicis Groupe— across geographies, agencies and capabilities. Marcel helps our employees learn, share, create, connect and grow more than ever before. Marcel connects employees to our culture, helps them master new skills, inspires them and tackles diversity and inclusion head on to help build a better world together. It’s a place where we come together every day to amplify each other as one global team.
All of this employee engagement creates over 100 million data points that power our AI-enabled knowledge graph, making the experience even more relevant for employees. And for our clients, our knowledge graph makes Marcel one of the most powerful tools ever invented for finding exactly the right expertise, teams and knowledge that we need to win in the Platform World.
Marcel is a strategic investment in our people and is aimed at being their personal growth engine in this hybrid world. This role is joining the dynamic Marcel team in helping build and evolve this product.
About Re:Sources:
Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.
In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s third largest Communications company. With 2021 net revenues of over 10 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 100,000+ employees.
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Product Management to join the Marcel team. This role is critical to driving product excellence and fostering strong relationships with senior and executive stakeholders –both internal and external to drive strategic external partnerships with our clients and partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading product teams, making strategic decisions on feature scope, and managing the end-to-end product lifecycle in partnership with the Head of Product, while also serving as a key partner to the President to drive our external partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Senior Manager Product Management (50%)
Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor product teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Decision Making: Make informed decisions on feature scope and prioritization to ensure product alignment with company goals.
Process Management: Oversee and optimize end-to-end product management processes, from ideation to launch.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
Roadmap & Strategy: Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with employee needs and business objectives.
Performance Metrics: Define, track, and report on key product performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.
External Partnerships (50%)
Executive Partnership: Act as a key partner to the President, Head of Product, and other leadership team members, aligning product strategy with their vision.
Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with senior and executive stakeholders(both internal and external), ensuring clear communication and alignment on product priorities.
Strategic Partnerships: Own and manage strategic business partnerships with our clients and partners, drive the partnership end to end from concept to execution
Strategic Consulting: Be a key leader in providing right strategic guidance to our external partners and clients in driving their needs from Marcel.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 7 years in product management or a similar role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing relationships with senior and executive stakeholders.
Strategic Consulting: Minimum of 3-5 years serving as a consultant for client needs.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent decision-making and prioritization abilities.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a track record of aligning product initiatives with business goals.
Proficient in product management tools and methodologies.
Being able to handle ambiguous situations and drive clarity
Location & Travel:
Willingness to be based in France, UK, or US, with a preference for France and UK and other EU countries
Occasional travel may be required to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary Range: $150-175K per year