Media Product Owner at Publicis Groupe in Chicago, IL

Company Description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,200+ 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 the 114,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe’s long-term growth strategy — taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond. 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 largest Communications company. With 2023 net revenues of over 16 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 over 114,000 employees.

Our Guiding Principals:

• People First, Driving Success Together

• Problem Solving Mindset

• Respect Each Other

• Partner and Collaborate as One Team

• Commit to Quality and Standards

• Innovate and Embrace the Future

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this role including H1B, OPT EAD etc.*

Overview

The Media Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering media technology products that drive efficiency across planning, buying, reconciliation, and financial workflows.

This role acts as the voice of the business, translating media operations needs into scalable digital and AI-powered solutions. The Product Owner partners with business, engineering, and vendor teams to ensure successful product delivery and adoption across global markets.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and own product vision, roadmap, and business outcomes
• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate media workflows
• Align product strategy with enterprise and media transformation goals

Backlog Ownership & Agile Delivery

• Own and maintain a prioritized product backlog
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature requirements
• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and iteration cycles
• Ensure delivery aligns with business priorities and timelines

Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface between business, IT, and external vendors
• Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback into product roadmap
• Communicate product progress, risks, and outcomes effectively

Media Process & Domain Leadership

• Drive solutions across key workflows including:
  • Campaign planning & booking
  • Media buying & vendor platforms
  • Reconciliation and billing processes
• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and operational standards

Product Delivery & Release Management

• Validate completed features against acceptance criteria
• Plan and coordinate product releases with cross-functional teams
• Ensure successful deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement

Performance & Value Realization

• Define KPIs (efficiency, cost reduction, cycle time)
• Monitor product performance and adoption
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ""at-will"" relations.