Personio’s BHAG (big hairy audacious goal) is to be the leading People Operating platform for SMEs in Europe. To do this, we are rapidly expanding our Product and Engineering (P&E) department to create solutions that give organisations and HR managers more efficiency and time in their day.
To enable successful and sustainable growth in P&E, Product Operations’ mission is to drive the effectiveness of 400 (and growing) people in P&E by empowering teams to do what they do best.
We are looking for a senior Product Operations leader who can grow and lead the core Product Operations to automate, streamline and optimise our processes, tools and reporting. In this role, you will lead a newly formed team of Product Operations Managers to identify, evaluate and create solutions needed for product, design and engineering to be effective.
Responsibilities:
Manage the portfolio of Product Operations initiatives, leveraging data, research and stakeholder feedback to define and prioritise the Product Operations roadmap in line with company goals
Grow and develop the core Product Operations team, and empower them to ensure strong engagement, performance and productivity
Own the overall planning and reporting processes, aligning with company-wide strategy cadences, quarterly business reviews and strategic pillar reviews
Own onboarding and knowledge management capabilities to ensure teams can always access information needed based on their individual role
Drive collaboration and communication across P&E department and broader Personio organisation, ensuring alignment with other departments (e.g. CX, GTM and Legal) in the end-to-end product lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement, adoption and ongoing maintenance of the tools and processes in the P&E ecosystem (e.g. Jira Advanced Roadmap, Confluence knowledge management, planning processes)
Provide transparency and visibility at a portfolio level to stakeholders and other parts of the organisation on goals, outcomes, roadmaps, progress and capacity
5+ years of leadership experience, with a proven track record to build, grow and engage your team
High proficiency with Jira and Jira set up
Deep understanding of how product management and development works in a fully agile environment
You have seen and know what it takes to transform a successful start-up into a professionalised scalable business
Understand the needs of product and engineering teams
Strong customer focus (internal), with a drive to continuously discover and solve problems impeding your customers (internal)
Effective problem-solving skills, able to cut through ambiguity and irrelevant details to solve root causes
Experience with process engineering, automation and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, able to convey insights and build trust and rapport with a wide range of stakeholders (often with different needs)
Strong change management to unblock change resistance to improvement initiatives
Comfort with ambiguity and openness to change
Competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
28 days of paid vacation, plus another additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)
2 Impact Days you can use to have an impact on the environment and society –one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative! #SocialResponsibility
Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex! We offer a roughly 50% remote, 50% in-office working framework to suit your needs
Annual personal development budget of €1,500 for conferences, courses, books, career coach, etc.
Regular company and team events like Oktoberfest, ski trips, Christmas parties, and more! (COVID permitting)
High-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more
Invest in your retirement via the Personio Pension Scheme, including a Personio contribution
Choose between green mobility options, including a JobRad® bike or monthly public transportation ticket
Access multiple fitness studios and sports facilities across Germany for €22 per month with a subsidized Qualitrain membership
A beautiful, spacious office in the heart of Munich, complete with professional espresso machines, free drinks and snacks, and indoor and outdoor break spaces
Questions & answers for this position
What is the type of contract for this position?
The contract for this position is a Full-time contract
What's the salary range for the Group Product Operations Manager (f/m/d) - Location: All Personio Offices position?
The suggested salary for this position is $139,950 - $169,000*
Is telecommuting possible for this position?
No, telecommuting is not possible for this position
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