Visual Graphics & Media

Principal Product Manager

Job ID: 99289
  • Lisbon
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of digital products that drive transformation across the VG&M function. You will define product visions and roadmaps, prioritize initiatives based on user needs and business value, and guide cross-functional teams through agile product development cycles.
You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure that product solutions are user-centered, scalable, and aligned with strategic transformation goals. You will champion experimentation, rapid prototyping, and iterative learning to validate ideas and deliver impactful outcomes. 
Your work will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of technology-enabled services within VG&M, helping teams work more effectively and enabling the firm to deliver greater client impact. You will also mentor junior product managers, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and contribute to the evolution of product management practices across the portfolio. 
You will be based in Lisbon as part of our VG&Media function, contributing to a global digital transformation program embedding product-led thinking into our digital initiatives.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields 
  • 9+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital products 
  • Deep expertise in the full product lifecycle, from discovery through delivery and iteration, with a user-centered and data-informed approach 
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic goals into actionable product roadmaps 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a structured approach to decision-making and prioritization 
  • Proven ability to coach and mentor product managers and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and high performance 
  • Skilled at building trust-based relationships across geographies, roles, and levels, and influencing stakeholders in a non-hierarchical environment 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, experimentation, and driving measurable outcomes 
  • Experience working in agile environments and collaborating closely with design, engineering, and data teams 
  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Job Skill Code - SDM - Principal Product Manager I
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Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Aug 19 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Lisbon
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Portugal
LinkedIn Job Title - Principal Product Manager
LinkedIn Function - Design;Management;Product Management
LinkedIn Industry - Design
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level