Senior Director of Product Management

1global; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open communication culture

International exposure

Job summary

1GLOBAL in Berlin is seeking a Senior Director, Product Management to lead from our Berlin office. You will own strategy, scaling, and P&L growth of Telco-as-a-Service, while building and leading a high-performing product team.

You will represent our solution at the executive level with partners and customers, ensuring their needs are met while fostering strong relationships, and drive innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software product management experience, incl. 4+ years leading product teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a business-oriented field.
• Proven track record hiring, developing, and retaining product talent across distributed Agile teams.
• Deep expertise in API-led products and B2B/B2B2C platform businesses.
• Excellent executive communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems under tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial and data fluency; SQL knowledge is required.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term product vision and strategy for platforms, APIs, and mobile products.
• Build, mentor, and scale a team of product managers.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, commercial, and operations to launch products at scale.
• Partner with executive stakeholders and enterprise customers to shape the roadmap.
• Own commercial performance of the portfolio, including pricing and investments.
• Analyse market trends and competitor data to identify growth opportunities.
• Establish operating model, metrics, and prioritisation rigour for delivery.
• Operate with autonomy and board-level accountability.

Skills

Product management

Team leadership

API products

B2B platforms

Executive communication

SQL knowledge

English fluency

Education

BSc Informatics/CS/Engineering

Job description

1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider helping enterprises and consumer brands deliver seamless connectivity worldwide. Powered by a best-in-class telecom platform, proprietary eSIM technology, and its own mobile core network across 15 countries, 1GLOBAL operates as a fully regulated telecommunications provider in 43 countries.

Founded in 2022, 1GLOBAL has rapidly become one of Europe's fastest-growing telecom technology companies, connecting more than 80 million people and devices globally. Our customers include leading banks, multinational enterprises, global retailers, travel companies, payment service providers, and digital-first businesses.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, with R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1GLOBAL employs over 550 professionals across 16 countries. With annual revenues exceeding US$200 million and a strong track record of profitability, we continue to invest in innovation, infrastructure, and international expansion as we redefine the future of global mobile connectivity.

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Director, Product Management to lead from our office in Berlin, Germany. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset and executive presence to drive innovation across our organisation. The ideal candidate will own the strategy, scaling, and P&L growth of our offering, Telco-as-a-Service, while building and leading a high-performing product team. Additionally, the candidate will represent our solution at the executive level to partners and customers, ensuring their needs are met while fostering strong relationships.

About the Responsibilities

• Own and set the long-term product vision and strategy for our platforms, APIs, and mobile products.
• Build, mentor, and scale a team of product managers, setting the bar for product craft
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, commercial, and operations to launch new products at scale
• Partner with executive stakeholders and enterprise customers to shape the roadmap around their needs
• Own commercial performance of the portfolio, including pricing, margin, and investment cases
• Analyse market trends and competitor data to identify and prioritise new growth opportunities
• Establish the operating model, metrics, and prioritisation rigour that governs delivery
• Self-directed and comfortable operating with full autonomy and board-level accountability

Requirements

About You

Must-haves

• 10+ years in software product management, including 4+ years leading product teams
• A bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a business-oriented field
• Proven record of hiring, developing, and retaining product talent across distributed Agile teams
• Deep expertise in API-led products and B2B/B2B2C platform businesses
• Excellent executive communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems under tight deadlines
• Strong commercial and data fluency; SQL knowledge is required
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English

Nice-to-haves

• Senior leadership experience in the telecommunications or eSIM industry
• Working proficiency in Portuguese
• Holding an MBA degree

Why 1GLOBAL?

• Growth Opportunities:Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 100% year-on-year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.
• Main Transaction Exposure:Be in the driver’s seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.
• Work with a Talented Team:From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.
• Dynamic Work Environment:Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.
• Professional Development:Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting-edge field.
• International Experience:Gain opportunities to work in different 1GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.
• Open Communication Culture:Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.
• Get Things Done Attitude:Be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.

1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.

1GLOBAL is a trading name of 1GLOBAL Holdings B.V.