Director, Products

dentsu Austria

. Transform strategic deliverables into detailed, actionable execution plans across design, technology, and content workstreams .

Posted 9/28/2026contractRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex digital initiatives by bridging strategy and execution, with a strong focus on agile methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration. Proficient in utilizing design systems, component libraries, and analytics integration to drive product development and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesDesign System ArchitectureStakeholder ManagementKPI Tracking

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesDigital Ecosystem ArchitectureDesign System ArchitectureComponent LibrariesKPI TrackingOKR ManagementSprint PlanningUser Story DefinitionDependency ManagementData Platforms

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsConsensus BuildingStakeholder ManagementPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

FigmaStorybookJiraAzure DevOpsAI-Powered Search Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Industry Keywords

Digital InitiativesEnterprise Content StrategyContent Management StrategiesAgile EnvironmentsDesign Tokens

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform strategic deliverables into detailed, actionable execution plans across design, technology, and content workstreams
Create and maintain product roadmaps connecting strategic vision to tactical implementation milestones
Develop sprint planning frameworks aligned with strategic objectives
Define, track, and report on KPIs and OKRs
Identify, document, and manage dependencies across workstreams
Sequence work to optimize parallel progress while respecting technical and creative dependencies
Surface risks and blockers affecting cross-team delivery
Facilitate dependency resolution sessions and align teams on critical path items
Serve as primary liaison with client stakeholders for scheduling, feedback cycles, and status communication
Manage feedback intake, prioritization, and integration into sprint cycles
Facilitate decision-making with client leadership
Coordinate design and development handoffs as Figma components are created
Manage Storybook implementation progress and design-development alignment
Track component development from design through implementation and testing
Ensure design system governance and quality standards
Coordinate frontend, backend, and infrastructure teams for end-to-end delivery
Prioritize token development, component creation, and design system evolution with brand stakeholders
Manage brand-specific customization requests within design system architecture
Maintain and prioritize product backlogs across workstreams
Apply prioritization frameworks such as RICE, WSJF, and Value vs. Effort
Conduct backlog refinement sessions
Make scope, timeline, and quality trade-off decisions
Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Define and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Ensure team velocity and capacity planning support delivery commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role (Business Analyst) in agile environments
Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream digital initiatives
Experience bridging strategy and execution in enterprise environments
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and dependencies
Deep understanding of digital ecosystem architecture, including headless CMS platforms and content management strategies
Knowledge of AI-powered search and discovery systems
Knowledge of data platforms and analytics integration
Knowledge of design system architecture and component libraries
Knowledge of enterprise content strategy and governance
Familiarity with modern front-end development workflows, including Figma, Storybook, and component libraries
Understanding of design tokens, atomic design principles, and design system methodology
Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Experience managing client relationships and expectations in consulting or agency environments
Skilled at facilitating difficult conversations and driving consensus
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder interests
Strong command of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches
Experience with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
Ability to adapt agile practices to organizational context and constraints
Preferred: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification
Preferred: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
Preferred: Experience with design systems at scale across multiple brands or properties
Preferred: Background in UX design, content strategy, or technical architecture
Preferred: Experience in highly regulated industries or complex organizational structures
Preferred: Previous consulting or agency experience managing client delivery
Preferred: Experience in prototyping

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy
Safe and sick time