Senior Manager Global HR Technology

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere. Job Details Product Manager, Digital HR   SKALE: 80 LOCATION: Porto LINE MANAGER: Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Digital Solutions (EDS) FUNCTION / TEAM: Technology / Group Technology   OVERVIEW As part of our investment into Technology, Operations and Product, Kantar is looking to recruit a Product Manager to own all aspects of definition & delivery our digital product strategy for HR services.  Kantar has a major technology programme underway and we are investing heavily in transforming our ways of working including investing in robotics, AI and the automation of all our end-to-end process, whilst moving to build a more product orientated business.  This is an exciting time to join Kantar on this journey and play a pivotal role in leading innovative and impactful solutions for our clients.   As part of Kantar’s Technology Division, this role will be accountable for all technology design, deliver and operate across the collaboration elements of the Digital HR product solution set.  Leading a team of inhouse Product Owners and significant outsourced support and engineering.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full accountability for delivery of the right combination of products, at the right time, at the best cost and helping colleagues using the services make the right choices for Digital HR services, including: Define the product vision and strategy. Communicate with stakeholders to gather and understand requirements. Prioritise features based on customer and business needs. Provide clear, concise, and prioritized product backlog to the Product Owner. Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure well-defined user stories. Ensure alignment between the Kantar team and business goals. Continuously monitor and analyse product performance, gathering user feedback and data. Create and maintain the product roadmap (including 3, 6 & 9 month views via PI Roadmaps). Attend sprint reviews to provide feedback and validate that the product increment aligns with the vision. Make decisions on scope and prioritize work during development. Adapt to changing market conditions and adjust the product strategy accordingly. Financial responsibility for associated RU costs Accountability, ownership and action plan where Product or Service has impact on Tech & Cyber Risk position Ensure Kantar Group has an accurate, up-to-date understanding of HR related platforms, how that underpins and drives business applications, and where technical debt,…