Product Director

Job Description Merkle is dentsu's global leadership brand for business and technology consulting services, driving data-driven, experience-led business transformation. Our expertise spans software engineering, CRM, commerce, customer experience, cloud architecture, data science, and digital strategy — empowering global brands to accelerate growth through customer-centric innovation. About Merkle Arc Merkle Arc is our flagship accelerator for unified web and app experiences. By combining a modern React/Next.js architecture, a tokenized design system, and standardized integrations into platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, Magnolia, and Contentful, Arc enables brands to launch premium content and commerce experiences in weeks—not months or years. Your Role: Product Director We're looking for a Product Director to lead the global strategy, evolution, and adoption of Merkle Arc. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll own the product vision, drive commercial success, and shape how global brands deliver cutting-edge digital experiences. Key Responsibilities 1. Product Strategy & Commercial Growth Define product vision and translate it into clear commercial outcomes and market differentiation. Develop pricing, licensing, and packaging models to maximize client value and internal adoption. 2. Go-to-Market Leadership & Revenue Impact Own end-to-end GTM strategy, including positioning, messaging, and sales enablement. Champion Arc in sales cycles and lead executive-level pitches for top-priority deals. 3. Nearshore & Offshore Delivery Model Leadership Shape and lead centralized nearshore/offshore teams for engineering and scaled delivery. Ensure delivery excellence and margin improvement through playbooks and reusable modules. 4. Partner Ecosystem Management Build strategic alliances with Salesforce, Adobe, Shopify, and other technology partners. Drive joint GTM activities and influence platform roadmaps to strengthen competitive advantage. 5. Internal Adoption & Change Leadership Establish governance, certifications, and training to drive adoption across EMEA markets. Lead internal evangelism and build a global community of Arc specialists. 6. Cross-Functional Leadership & P&L Accountability Lead teams across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Delivery while managing product budget. Drive efficiencies, scalability, and create a culture of innovation and accountability. What We're Looking For 10+ years in senior roles across digital product management, platform engineering, unified commerce, or enterprise consulting. Proven ability to scale a digital product or accelerator commercially across multiple regions. Strong experience managing or collaborating with nearshore/offshore engineering and delivery teams. Commercially driven, with a strong track record in revenue growth, pricing, and enterprise deal shaping. Deep understanding of headless architectures, composable commerce, and design systems. Experience in global matrix organizations with complex stakeholder landscapes. Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. Nice-to-Have Experience with MACH, Next.js, Vercel, Storybook, Figma, or major CMS/commerce platforms. Background in luxury, retail, or omnichannel commerce. Experience defining or scaling a repeatable delivery model for digital products. Additional information Attractive and great compensation package. Spanish/English Lessons Free Life and Health Insurance Career development through Merkle University Day off on your birthday. Annual wellness days. Merkle Care Employee Assistance Program. Merkle Benefits Club. 2 volunteering days per annum. Flexible salary compensation scheme. Inclusion and Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages,ities, backgrounds, and cultures. As part of our Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and as an Equal Opportunities employer, if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process please engage directly with your Recruiter. Location Barcelona Brand Time Type Full time Contract Type Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr