Product Manager (SDK & Programs)

Rotterdam Innovation City; Leiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotterdam Innovation City is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development of our SDK and codec products in Leiden, Netherlands. In this role, you will manage the product roadmap to ensure successful OEM launches. Strong experience in product management, especially in B2B software, is essential.

The ideal candidate has a background in technical management and excellent communication skills, with a passion for making a meaningful impact in accessibility and assistive technology.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience as Product Manager in B2B software.
• Experience shipping developer-facing products or embedded software.
• Strong program management skills for multi-stakeholder projects.
• Technically fluent in ML/AI, audio/speech, or real-time media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for Whispp’s W2S & Privacy SDK.
• Define use-case-driven requirements for various scenarios.
• Run planning and coordination for key projects with partners.
• Drive cross-functional execution and communication.
• Own SDK release plans and gather customer feedback.
• Contribute to product materials that support the sales pipeline.

Skills

Product Management

Program Management

Cross-functional execution

Technical fluency in ML/AI

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Whispp is hiring a Product Manager to drive our SDK and codec products from roadmap to OEM launches, with a strong focus on cross‑functional program execution. Whispp’s proprietary audio‑to‑audio AI converts whispered, affected, and noisy speech into a person’s clear, natural voice, in real time and on‑device (CPU/NPU). We license our tech to partners across: Accessibility – assistive speech tech, AAC devices; Privacy – silent & discreet calls on smartphones and PCs; Protection & Connectivity – hearing protection, special comms, ultra low‑bitrate codec. We are moving from award‑winning PoCs to a scalable SDK‑first licensing business.

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The opportunity

You will own and orchestrate the roadmap for Whispp’s Whisper‑to‑Speech (W2S) & Privacy SDK, while running the programs that take us from PoC to signed customer agreements and successful OEM launches. This role combines product management (discovery, prioritisation, requirements) with hands‑on program management (planning, coordination, risk tracking).

What you’ll do

• Turn our company roadmap (AI model, W2S SDK, codec, licensing server) into a clear product roadmap with quarterly milestones.
• Define and maintain use‑case‑driven requirements for Accessibility, Privacy and Noise scenarios across mobile, PC, and other partners.
• Run end‑to‑end planning and coordination for key PoCs and NRE projects with name brand industry partners, in partnership with Sales/BD.
• Drive cross‑functional execution across AI/engineering, integration, sales/BD, and legal, ensuring on‑time delivery and clear communication.
• Own SDK release plans (e.g., Android SDK v0.7→1.0, codec MVP→0.8, licensing server v1.0) and make sure stakeholders and customers are ready for each release.
• Gather and synthesise customer feedback from OEMs and partners, feeding it into roadmap and product packaging decisions.
• Contribute to product materials (value propositions, solution briefs, integration overviews) that support the sales pipeline.

What we are looking for

Must‑have

• 4–7+ years of experience as Product Manager / Technical PM / Program Manager in B2B software, platforms, or SDKs.
• Experience shipping developer‑facing products (SDKs, APIs, platforms) or embedded/edge software where integration quality matters.
• Strong program management skills: you can run complex, multi‑stakeholder projects with clear timelines, risks, and updates.
• Technically fluent around ML/AI, audio/speech, real‑time media, or on‑device/edge deployments (no need to code, but comfortable with technical discussions).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; you write clear specs, plans, and status updates.

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience with OEM, chipset, or platform ecosystems (Android/PC OEMs, Qualcomm/MediaTek/ARM, AAC device makers, etc.).
• Background in accessibility/assistive tech, secure communications, or connectivity‑constrained environments (industrial, satellite, automotive).
• Exposure to licensing‑driven businesses and multi‑stage enterprise sales cycles.

Who you are

You like turning ideas, concepts which may be ambiguous and not concrete into structured plans and aligning teams around them. You are detail‑oriented, proactive about risks, and comfortable working directly with customers. You are motivated by impact: giving people their original voices back, enabling private speech, and improving communication in noisy or critical environments.

Location

Hybrid in the Netherlands near our headquarters in Leiden.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please send your CV and motivation to [e-mail], including a short note about a complex SDK/platform or program you’ve shipped end‑to‑end and/or a short description of how you have leveraged an AI tool chain to boost your team’s productivity.