Head of Product B2C (all genders)

Speak our language! We are Lingoda. Our mission is to build bridges through life-changing language learning. Lingoda is a fast-growing online language school for language learners aspiring to provide a human-centric, personalised and seamless learning experience unmatched by competitors. With Lingoda, you're not just learning - you're teaming up with an expert who understands your goals and guides you to success, every step of the way. Our classes are teacher-led, and supported in- and out-of-class by the latest technologies and a unique curriculum to empower our students to achieve their language goals. High-quality classes are available online 24 / 7, so anyone anywhere has the opportunity to learn a language with Lingoda. As a company we bring out the best in people with a positive culture. We challenge ourselves, and we challenge others. We work smart and make it happen. We believe in personal growth and inclusion. We work hard to contribute to a better society.

We are currently looking for a Head of Product B2C (all genders) based in Berlin (preferred), or located within the EU with regular travel to Berlin.

Your mission with us:

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will support Lingoda’s B2C growth and deliver on our product vision and strategy, offering a unique and seamless in- and out-of-classroom learning experience, centred around human-first teaching and connected by technology to enable meaningful progress. As a Head of Product, you will lead a team of passionate Product Managers and partner deeply with your peers in Engineering and Design to execute the Lingoda mission.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Mentor Product Managers: Guide a seasoned team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and execution. Promote autonomy within the team, enabling PMs to actively contribute to and shape product strategy.
• Coordinate Strategic Planning: Manage the quarterly planning process (OKRs) to align with company objectives and team dependencies, while defining clear, quantifiable metrics to track product outcomes and progress.
• Establish and Uphold Best Practices: Champion product excellence by implementing industry-leading product development and management practices, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Foster Collaboration: Streamline communication across teams and stakeholders to build strong cross-functional relationships, enhancing teamwork and cooperative efforts across the organization.
• Champion Strategic Evangelization: Inspire and engage all relevant parties by effectively communicating strategic goals, progress, and insights, ensuring alignment and enthusiasm throughout the organisation.

You bring to Lingoda:

• Over 8 years of experience in product management in dynamic, high-growth tech environments, with at least 2 years of managing and mentoring product managers.
• Demonstrated ability to guide teams to achieve significant milestones and foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Strong analytical mindset proficient in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, using data to break down complex problems into actionable steps and define strategic goals.
• Consistently utilize insights to inform strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and drive product performance improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear and motivational communication of vision and strategy.
• Skilled in communicating concisely and strategically to C-level executives, ensuring clarity and alignment on vision and strategic priorities.
• Strong passion for creating user-focused products, balancing data-driven decisions with a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points.
• Proven success in delivering exceptional user experiences and product growth.
• Exhibits macro-to-micro versatility, seamlessly switching between strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail.

You add to our culture with:

• You transform deep user understanding into innovative features that drive business growth.
• You excel in engaging with cross-functional and distributed teams.
• You quickly spot and prioritize significant business opportunities.
• You employ strategic thinking and strong leadership to guide our team efforts.
• You navigate fast-paced environments and adapt to changing conditions effortlessly.
• You foster a strong, inclusive culture and camaraderie among team members worldwide.

What you can expect from Lingoda:

• Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
• Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
• An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages.
• A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
• The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin.
• Education funds because we want to see our people grow.
• Free access to our language classes.
• Mental Health programs.
• Corporate benefits & pension funds.
• 28 vacation days per year.
• Free snacks & drinks at the office.
• The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers).