Product Manager, Samsung News (6 months contract)

Samsung is an amazing place to work full of endless opportunities, great people and an outstanding environment. As well as this, Samsung provides the opportunity to be a part of innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide. Throughout our history we’ve taken on big challenges and we strive to be the very best at what we do. This spirit is the driving force that has made us a global leader and sustains our ambition to develop cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Our team is responsible for the product management in Europe of a suite of owned and operated global products developed by Samsung for use on our range of TVs, smartphones and tablets. We work very closely with our business development and ads colleagues, and the three teams together comprise ESBO, the European Services Business Office. Our main products include Gaming Hub, TV Plus, and Samsung News, a mobile-first news aggregation app pre-installed on all new Samsung devices. The ambitions for Samsung News are bold; the product is already in market in the UK and North America, with exciting growth plans in 2026 and beyond.

Your key responsibilities

• Update and deliver the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with regional market needs and business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end product planning for feature launches, including localisation strategies tailored to the UK market, to ensure seamless adoption and user satisfaction.
• Identify key blockers in the delivery pathway, be it technical, legal or organisational, and think creatively and practically to resolve them.
• Ensure all product initiatives comply with European regulations by collaborating closely with privacy and legal teams.
• Act as the voice of the product team in internal and external meetings, fostering cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
• Support the data analytics team with developing weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with product teams across the US and Korea, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ideate and identify growth opportunities for the service across the business, driving innovation and strategic initiatives.
• Manage workflows for the Quality Control team in Poland, driving efficiency in testing processes and ensuring prompt issue resolution.
• Work closely with programme management and Content Operations to ensure successful regional and global deliveries.
• Liaise with the editorial team for UAT initiatives, collecting feedback and tackling issues as needed.

What we need for this role

This is a 6 month fixed term contract. To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

Hard Skills

• Proven experience in developing and delivering product roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of localisation strategies tailored to specific markets, particularly the UK.
• Expertise in managing feature rollouts and product releases.
• Proficiency in KPI reporting, analytics, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI).
• Familiarity with the media and/or news industry is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; additional proficiency in Korean or European languages is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent the product team effectively.
• Experience working with diverse teams (editorial, content ops, legal, QA, etc.).
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex projects.
• Problem-solving and innovation mindset to identify growth opportunities.
• Successfully delivering the 2026 product roadmap aligned with regional market needs.
• Ensuring timely and compliant feature rollouts across platforms.
• Building strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Providing actionable insights through data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Driving efficiency in quality control processes and ensuring seamless user experiences.

Benefits of working at Samsung include

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week.
• Pension contribution.
• Three volunteering days each year.
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products.
• Access to a discount shopping portal.
• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.