Principal Product Manager – DMS & Cloud Products

Nextlane; Porto; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid Work

14 payments per year (12 monthly + 1夏季

Meal Voucher €10.20 per day

Vacation: 23 days + Christmas/New Year

Language Training: group courses

Private Medical Insurance

Team building events

Resumo da oferta

Nextlane, Porto-based, is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead cloud-native product domains for Workshop, Parts, and Used Vehicles. You will translate complex dealership workflows into scalable cloud solutions and define PRDs with KPIs and release objectives.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, UX, Data, and Sales to deliver AI-enabled capabilities, drive adoption, and measure success of pilots and launches across international markets.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of Product Management experience in B2B SaaS, automotive retail software, DMS, ERP, or dealership operations.
• Strong knowledge of dealership workflows, especially Workshop, Parts, Used Vehicles, Aftersales, inventory, invoicing, and customer/vehicle management.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus; interview in English.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive vision, strategy, roadmap, and MVP scope for cloud-native product domains (Workshop, Parts, Used Vehicles).
• Translate dealership and DMS processes into clear requirements, scalable cloud solutions, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead product discovery with dealerships, OEMs, customers, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities.
• Create and maintain PRDs covering workflows, integrations, AI opportunities, data requirements, KPIs, and release objectives.
• Prioritize initiatives balancing customer value, business impact, technical feasibility, and migrations.
• Identify and drive AI-enabled capabilities like workflow automation and predictive insights.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, UX, Data, AI, Platform, Product Marketing, Sales, and Professional Services.
• Support transition from legacy DMS to cloud products, managing adoption and migration risks.
• Define product success metrics and monitor adoption, satisfaction, efficiency, and revenue impact.
• Support pilots, launches, go-to-market activities, and customer feedback loops.

Conhecimentos

Product management

B2B SaaS

Automotive software

Roadmap planning

PRD writing

KPI definition

API & integrations

Cloud-native architectures

AI capabilities

Stakeholder management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

At Nextlane, we don’t just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry.

We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.

We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.

So… What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?

• Be part of a growth-oriented culture.

• Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.

• Believe in the Power of ideas and the diversity of thought.

• Be committed to provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.

Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.

At Nextlane, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.

Your Responsibilities:

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, roadmap, and MVP scope for strategic cloud-native product domains, particularly Workshop, Parts, and Used Vehicles.
• Translate complex dealership and DMS processes into clear product requirements, scalable cloud solutions, and measurable business outcomes.
• Lead product discovery activities with dealerships, OEMs, customers, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and validate market needs.
• Create and maintain Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) covering workflows, integrations, AI opportunities, data requirements, KPIs, and release objectives.
• Prioritize initiatives by balancing customer value, business impact, technical feasibility, platform dependencies, and migration constraints.
• Identify and drive AI-enabled capabilities such as workflow automation, intelligent assistants, recommendations, and predictive insights.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX, Data, AI, Platform, Product Marketing, Sales, and Professional Services teams.
• Support the transition from legacy DMS solutions to modern cloud products while managing adoption, migration, and operational risks.
• Define product success metrics and monitor adoption, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue impact.
• Support pilot programs, product launches, go-to-market activities, and customer feedback loops.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 8+ years of Product Management experience in B2B SaaS, automotive retail software, DMS, ERP, dealership operations, or comparable enterprise environments. Strong practical knowledge of dealership workflows, especially Workshop, Parts, Used Vehicles, Aftersales, inventory, invoicing, customer and vehicle management.
• Languages: Fluent English required. Additional European languages are a plus. (Interview will be conducted in English).
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence technical, commercial, customer-facing, and executive stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Strong product strategy, roadmap management, product discovery, PRD writing, KPI definition, API and integrations knowledge, SaaS platforms, cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, security and data management principles. Familiarity with AI-powered products, workflow automation, analytics, predictive insights, and LLM-enabled experiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate in a diverse and dynamic environment, navigate ambiguity, build stakeholder alignment, and drive strategic decisions across multiple teams and countries.

Our Recruitment Process:

1. 15-minute introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
2. Interview with the hiring team and Product leadership.
3. Product case study or working sessionfocused on DMS expertise, product strategy, and cloud product thinking.
4. Final discussionwith senior stakeholders.

WhatWeOffer:

Weunderstandthatflexibilityandtrustareessentialforourteams.Herearesomeofthebenefitsweoffer:

• HybridWork:Rotationalmodel,2daysonsite,threedaysremote.
• AnnualPayments:14paymentsperyear(12monthlypayments+1summerbonus+1ChristmasbonusinNovember).
• MealVoucher:€10.20perworkingday.
• Vacation:23vacationdays,plus24thor31stDecemberoff.
• LanguageTraining:AccesstogroupclassesinSpanish,English,orFrench.
• PrivateMedicalInsurance:Multicarecoverage.
• Teambuilding:Joinusformemorableafterworksandteamactivities!

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Nextlane, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected. We firmly believe that diversity in experiences and backgrounds strengthens our culture and drives innovation.

• Support for people with disabilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can provide the best possible experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Nextlane and become part of the technological revolution in the automotive industry.

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