Tech Product Lead - DAM

We at Mars Petcare believe in making a better world for pets and we want to do this through transforming our relationships with Pet Owners through delivering excellent products, services and personalized experiences with our brands. The Digital Products, Platforms & Services team is a newly formed team sits within Growth, Digital & Platforms (GDP) global function and is responsible for designing, developing & rolling out state-of-the-art digital products across brands, regions & divisions globally and help our brands accelerate organic growth.  

Our E2E products automate the production of Brand & Product-related Content: Digitalizes assets to increase re-use and adaptation via workflows. One source of the truth publication to outbound channels and platforms like CMS, CRM, PIM (Salsify, Akeneo).

Position summary:

As the Product Manager for our Content DAM & MRM team you will be at the forefront of driving product innovation and efficiency in our platform. Along with the Product director & Tech Lead, you’ll be taking charge of the strategic direction, prioritization, and execution of features within DAM & MRM.

Your role involves close collaboration with cross product technical & functional teams, stakeholders, ensuring that the solutions you prioritize align seamlessly with business objectives. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead and shape the trajectory of our Content Management capabilities, delivering transformative experiences for Pet Owners across the globe.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with our corporate and business objectives.
• Collaborate with business relationship managers and enterprise architects to integrate the product seamlessly within the company's digital ecosystem.
• Establish and maintain a long-term roadmap for automation and digital transformation within the content lifecycle management domain.
• Drive the product's contribution to business value by aligning with key performance indicators and business objectives.
• Monitor and analyse product performance metrics to guide strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Conduct thorough competitive analyses to ensure our products offer superior value and remain competitive in the market.
• Participate in governance processes to prioritize product development and enhancements effectively.
• Ensure all products comply with internal standards and external regulations, including data privacy and business continuity requirements.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and alignment with our digital strategy.
• Manage remote team and operational governance with third party suppliers.
• Keep innovation at the core the role by promoting automation and industrialization for our end-users.

What will make you successful?

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science,
• Extensive experience in product management, particularly in digital asset management and

content lifecycle management.

• Proven ability to manage products through their entire lifecycle, from concept to retirement.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to align product strategies with business
• Ability to define Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and experience delivering them rapidly and with a high rate of IT consumer adoption.
• 7+ years of experience in IS/IT, with Agile methodologies - Be an advocate of the DevOps & Agile culture and principles.
• Experience in working with marketing consumers, understanding business requirements and opportunities, and translating them into solutions and taste-testing minimum viable products
• Continuous Integration and Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools for automating software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Proficiency in market research and competitive analysis.
• Team Leadership and Management: Experience in leading and managing technical teams, including task assignment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Vendor Management: Ability to evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring the successful implementation and integration of their solutions.
• PMO governance and business process automation.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and security standards.
• Effective communication at different levels in the organization and in English.
• Experience having worked in a global & multicultural environment with virtual teams

Required Tools and Technologies

• Digital Asset Management Systems: Aprimo, Sitecore, Widen, Adobe, Opentext
• MRM: Aprimo, Sitecore, Adobe - Workfront, ESKO
• Project Management Tools: JIRA, Trello, Asana
• Collaboration and Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Confluence
• Analytics and Reporting: Google Analytics, Tableau, Power BI
• Content Management Systems: Drupal, Sitecore, Acquia
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.