Principal Product Manager, New Initiative (m/f/d)

FREENOW; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in mobility solutions is seeking a Principal Product Manager to spearhead a new initiative. This role involves defining product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring customer needs are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, particularly in launching new products. Join a diverse and innovative team that values excellence and fun.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Sabbatical & special leave policies

WeRoad partnership

Birthday off

Mobility Credit

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager.
• Experience in launching 0 to 1 products.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the product strategy for the new initiative.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and analytics.
• Oversee product launches and marketing activities.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer-Centric

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Berlin

Location: We are flexible! Come and join us either in Hamburg or Berlin.

FREENOW empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people move freely and cities thrive.

We're hiring a Principal Product Manager to lead a 0 to 1 New Initiative – a critical role at the heart of innovation at FREENOW. You'll work in a diverse, collaborative, and motivated team that values excellence and fun.

Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride?

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

We seek a seasoned product leader (IC role with potential to grow into leadership) with experience in launching and growing 0 to 1 new initiatives.

• Define and drive the product strategy for the new initiative.
• Use intuition, research, and data to drive decisions, measure product performance, communicate impact and get buy-in from senior executives.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, analytics, and data science to define an ambitious product strategy, develop and maintain a prioritised product backlog, and deliver great user experiences.
• Be extremely customer-centric and able to empathise with customer pain points.
• Apply first-principles thinking to challenge the status quo and break down complex problems into smaller, solvable parts.
• Oversee product launches, product marketing, and other go-to-market activities across marketplace products.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring the team’s work is clearly understood and supported.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager, including at least 2 years as a Senior or Principal Product Manager.
• Previous experience in launching 0 to 1 products and making them successful.
• Prior experience in e-commerce or multi-sided marketplaces is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in English; German language skills (spoken and written) are a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Deep empathy for users and a strong drive to identify and solve their pain points.
• Strong commercial mindset; customer-focused, collaborative, and outcome-driven.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Sabbatical & special leave policies
• WeRoad partnership
• Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
• Mobility Credit
• Health Insurance
• Employee assistance program

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

FREE NOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work .

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