Product & Operations Director, PMX Lift

Company Description

Publicis Groupe

Publicis Media is part of Publicis Groupe and is present in more than 100 countries with over 23,500 employees worldwide.

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX)

PMX is the trading, investment, and commercial arm of Publicis Media. PMX is designed to support and provide market-leading capabilities for Publicis Media’s agency brands; Zenith, Starcom, and Spark Foundry.

PMX guarantees safe and effective media investment for our clients with premium publishers and platforms that help businesses grow. Our client-led planning approach, insight, and leverage drive our unrivalled negotiation strategy. The UK team comprises over 300 investment specialists, embedded within each agency, powered by a central team of excellence including programmatic, data, negotiation, product development, and market insight.

PMX thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit and a persistent need to innovate and improve what we do for our clients.

We take on strategic, brave challenges, and relentlessly explore new ways to reach our clients' business goals. We are always looking forward to the next big thing and the next big players - ensuring we are always focused on driving operational excellence against our client's business goals.

PMX Lift provides a market-leading advantage to Publicis clients, delivering a unified view of audiences across an increasingly fragmented video ecosystem powered by Epsilon’s proprietary CoreID tech.

Using the most accurate form of identity in the market, we are empowering brands to make more informed targeting decisions across the most impactful screen in the house.

Overview

We are searching for an ambitious and charismatic Product & Operations Director to lead our PMX Lift team. If you’re wanting to take your career in Advanced TV to the next level, then we’re waiting to hear from you. Following a successful period of growth, PMX Lift is searching for an ambitious, energetic and charismatic Product & Operations Director to join it’s expanding team. As an experienced evangelist of all things advanced TV advertising, you will oversee and lead the day-to-day activities of a team of senior product, operations and data managers.

This is a unique and exciting role, reporting into the Managing Partner, and you’ll need to demonstrate experience in all three of these specialisms, as well as a proven track record in people management. As a senior leader in the team, you’ll set the standard for others to follow and upwardly manage, bringing your own ideas, vision and priority. While advanced TV will be your core specialism, experience or demonstrating understanding of other media channels would be a significant advantage. Your ability to understand and express the intricacies in the transformation of commercial TV, and the application of this knowledge to how we strategize in the areas of product, operations and data will ensure your successful role in the continued growth and of PMX Lift.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

People Management

• Lead and inspire your team to achieve goals and support our growth.
• Foster a culture of enthusiasm, commitment, and collaboration.
• Provide constructive feedback and identify development opportunities.
• Guide team members in setting and achieving career goals.
  
  

Product Management

• Define and drive product vision and goals.
• Manage product lifecycles and prioritize customer value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to innovate.
  
  

Operations Management

• Oversee campaign execution, process optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance, quality assurance, and effective budget management.
• Drive strategic planning and risk management initiatives.
  
  

Data Analytics & Insights

• Align data strategy with business objectives.
• Generate insights and support business decisions through data analysis.
• Foster communication and engagement with stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Strong experience as a senior manager in advanced TV advertising and related fields.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Deep expertise in product, media operations, and data analytics.
• Strong understanding of TV's evolution and its strategic applications.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Expert knowledge in CTV, Video, Advanced TV, and other media channels.
  
  

Additional Information

PMX has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
  
  

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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