Product Owner

About Us

Impactum Group is a leading provider of end-to-end strategic communication services for commercial and political projects, founded and led by Lucian Despoiu (CEO), with our HQ in Bucharest, Romania, offices in 5+ countries and global projects. We specialize in real-time polling and data collection, influencer marketing, programmatic advertising, media production, and international public relations. Were a tech-enabled services firm that works for a wide array of projects, from commercial to political and government.

Our group is formed of 10+ companies, with 250+ people, which in practice, act as a unified whole to serve on projects we work on. Some examples of the companies in the group are:

• Evonomix: A leading digital marketing agency.
• Kondiment: A leading marketing and communication agency.
• Majoritas: A leading firm that provides end-to-end political campaigning services, software and training, with campaigns in 40+ countries since 2008.
• Others: Such as Atlantico, Flaminjoy and others.

We have developed a cutting-edge technology-based solution (called Commander or CMMNDR) for governmental and corporate strategic communication. We empower our clients to effectively engage with their audiences, manage complex communication challenges, and achieve their strategic objectives. Our innovative products and services are designed to enhance internal and external communication, streamline workflows, and drive impactful results.

About You

You are a senior experienced product owner/leader with a deep understanding of the strategic communication landscape and the complexities of governmental and institutional communication. You are also passionate about technology and its potential to transform how organizations communicate and engage with their stakeholders.

You have a proven track record of developing and launching successful products, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional teams. You are a strategic thinker, a connector and integrator, and a skilled relationship builder who can effectively navigate the nuances of working with high-level government officials and corporate executives.

You are based anywhere in the European Union and able to travel regularly to the HQ in Romania and to clients' sites across the EU and Asia. The rest of the time you will be working remotely and asynchronously.

Top 5 Objectives

1. Lead Product Strategy & Development: Define and execute the product vision and concept, strategy, and roadmap for CMMNDRs ecosystem of communication solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
2. Drive Product Adoption & Growth: Lead client onboarding, provide ongoing support, and develop strategies to drive adoption and expand the product's reach within governmental and corporate sectors.
3. Manage Product Lifecycle: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and iteration, collaborating effectively with internal teams (software developers and technical leadership) and external stakeholders, ensuring that the development process aligns with business requirements.
4. Build Team and Manage Budgets: Develop and manage product budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximizing return on investment.
5. Enhance Client Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders in government agencies and corporations, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring their communication and product needs are met.

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct global and local market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product development strategies.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback through specific interviews to understand pain points, and formulate and validate product improvements.
• Develop pricing models and ensure the product's financial viability.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Head of Business Development on pre-sales activities and closing deals.
• Oversee product documentation and training materials.
• Project manage the development of the solution working closely with the engineering team.
• Monitor and control the product/project scope and ensure alignment with business objectives and deadlines.
• Own communication process between the client and the team to clarify and adjust requirements.
• Organize and conduct product presentations and demos for potential and existing clients.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in product management, product ownership, or a related role.
• Solid understanding of governmental and corporate communication strategies and challenges.
• Experience working with government agencies, and institutional clients. Political party experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills.
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful technology products.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly to meet with clients and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications, Political Science, or a related field.