About the job
Influencer - Junior Product and Technology Manager
About WPP and Wavemaker:
WPP is a leader in creative transformation, harnessing the power of creativity to forge better futures for our employees, the planet, our clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com. WPP Media forms the global media collective of WPP, committed to integrating the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to unlock unlimited growth opportunities in a media-rich environment. Learn more at wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we celebrate our vibrant culture and the remarkable people within it, which enables us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and one another. In this role, you will be expected to embrace our core values: 1. Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity. 2. Foster an Open Environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Trust. 3. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
The Role
The Junior Product and Technology Manager will play a crucial role in advancing the technological landscape of INFLUENCE® by WPP Media in Australia. You will ensure that our proprietary AI and tech solutions empower our teams and clients to thrive in the creator economy. This vital position serves as a bridge between our Australian influencer marketing experts, local and global WPP product teams, and our dedicated development teams located in India and APAC.
As part of your responsibilities, you will steer the strategic direction and optimization of our core AI platforms—Influencer AI and Brands AI—while collaborating closely with our developers in India. Additionally, you will spearhead new product initiatives such as Trendsetter AI, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of social and influencer best practices.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the product roadmap and backlog for Influencer AI and Brands AI, fostering continuous enhancement and feature development.
- Collaborate directly with India-based development teams to convert strategic visions into detailed technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Lead the exploration, definition, and initial phases of new, strategic product initiatives like Trendsetter AI.
- Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews to pinpoint innovation opportunities within the creator economy.
- Serve as the main liaison between WPP's global product teams and the Australian market, identifying possibilities for localization and adaptation of global social and influencer strategies.

