Senior Product Manager

Monks; Hilversum; Remote; EUR 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Product Manager to own the product strategy and execute end-to-end development, from discovery to adoption. You will lead cross-functional teams, align with market opportunities, and drive growth while governing product roadmaps and stakeholder expectations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Design and Delivery, define KPIs, and champion a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement across product iterations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital products, software design and/or development.
• Proven end-to-end workflow discovery and process redesign in complex, multi-site organizations.
• Track record of taking a solution from concept through training, release and adoption.
• Strong stakeholder facilitation and negotiation skills; translate needs into scalable product requirements.
• Experience managing end-to-end software product lifecycle for multiple features and teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Trusted Advisor to clients, building relationships and guiding product decisions.
• Conduct market, business and user research to identify opportunities and inform strategies.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to protect delivery.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across levels and secure commitment to direction.
• Define and drive long-term product vision and roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Design and Delivery to ensure launches and adoption.
• Establish KPIs and use data to drive iterative product improvements.
• Foster continuous improvement and agile practices within the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and share knowledge to spark innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder facilitation

Negotiation

Product lifecycle

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Job description

As a Senior Product Manager you identify and solve problems using your deep experience in product management. You lead cross-functional teams to define and develop product strategies aligning them with market opportunities, deliver innovative solutions that meet the customers' needs and support business goals. Additionally, you are responsible for steering the product's overall strategy to ensure it aligns with long-term vision and promotes future growth.

This is a remote position within the USA. You may be expected to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

CONSULTING

• Serve as a Trusted Advisor to Our Clients: Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders, providing strategic insight and guidance, serving as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries, updates and decisions.

• Conduct Market, Business and User Research: Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, business analysis and/or user interviews to identify opportunities and inform product decisions, translating collected insights into actionable strategies.

• Manage Risk: Proactively identify potential risks and challenges that may have an impact on product delivery or performance. Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies to address these risks effectively.

STAKEHODLER MANAGEMENT

• Build and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, maintaining a clear understanding of their priorities,and expectations.

• Drive Alignment Across Competing Priorities: Facilitate stakeholder discussions to surface conflicting needs early, broker trade-offs, and secure commitment to a shared direction.

• Communicate Clearly and Deliberately: Adapt communication style and level of detail to the audience, delivering concise, decision-ready updates that are precise and unambiguous.

• Manage Adoption as Part of the Product: Engage stakeholders continuously from discovery through post-launch, proactively addressing resistance and ensuring sustained commitment to the product direction.

• Negotiate and Influence Effectively: Navigate competing agendas, scope pressure, and misaligned expectations with tact and confidence while maintaining strong working relationships.

PRODUCT DELIVERY

• Display Strategic Leadership: Define and articulate the long-term product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals. Drive product roadmap initiatives that reflect market trends, customer, feedback and business priorities.

• Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, Delivery and other key participants to ensure successful product development, launch and adoption. Facilitate communication and alignment across diverse teams, ensuring all efforts are focused on accomplishing the product’s vision and satisfying end users needs across product iterations.

• Manage the Product Lifecycle: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch, adoption and beyond. Define product requirements, prioritize features and manage trade-offs to deliver high-value and high-quality products on time and within budget.

• Establish a Metrics Driven Approach: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to effectively measure product success. Analyze data to gain insights, identify areas for improvement, and drive iterative enhancements that continuously add value to the product and user experience.

• Champion Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the product team. Encourage experimentation, feedback loops and agile methodologies to drive iterative development and optimization.

INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT

• Thought Leadership: Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in the field of product management. Share knowledge and insights with the team to spark creative solutions and drive excellence.

• Provide Mentorship: Foster the professional growth and development of associate and Mid-level Product Managers within the team. Provide constructive feedback, guidance and mentorship to help them succeed in their roles and advance in their careers.

• Improve Foundry Processes: Continuously evaluate and refine product management processes, methodologies and tools to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration. Implement best practices and standards to guarantee consistent and high quality outcomes across projects and internal initiatives.

• Share Knowledge: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas within the Product Foundry. Encourage team members to share learnings, insights and experiences to foster collective growth and innovation.

• Evangelize Leadership in Product Culture: Serve as a champion for a strong product culture within the organization. Promote values such as customer-centricity, experimentation, agility and continuous improvement, inspiring team members to embody these principles in their work.

About You

The essentials

• 5+ years of professional experience in technological projects related to digital products, software design and/or development.

• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end workflow discovery and process redesign in complex, multi‑site organizations.

• Track record of taking a solution from 0 to 1 (concept through training/release and post-release adoption/monitoring)

• Strong stakeholder facilitation and negotiation skills; able to translate operational needs into scalable product requirements.

• Proven track record managing the end to end software product lifecycle (building and shipping) of a product or suite of small products with multiple features, complex requirements, diverse stakeholder needs, and a dedicated team.

• Understanding of, or experience with, web technologies, technical