Principal or Head of Product Manager (d/f/m)

The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio
At Personio, we transform the way millions of people experience work every day. Our flexible platform allows companies to manage all their HR processes (recruiting, employee onboarding, time tracking & absence management, performance & development, compensation, payroll, etc.) in one place and automate time-consuming tasks.
As a Principal or Head of Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in a key pillar of the business. This is a strategic and rewarding role that will shape the vision, strategy and execution for our product. We believe in a low level of managerial overhead where our senior product people are hands-on in building. This role involves close collaboration with the department leadership group, working with a world-class product team, and (optionally) growing a small team of product managers.
As we continue to scale our outstanding Product org and developing existing products, as well as building groundbreaking features to our ambitious roadmap and suite of applications, there are several areas which we are looking for strategic Product Managers to own. Our interview process is designed to tease out your interests, as well as where you can have the most tangible impact aligned to your skill set - rest assured, we'll work together with you to find the best fit!
Role Responsibilities: What you'll do

• Strategic Vision and Execution:
  
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for core products for Personio
  • Align your team around strategic goals, relevant KPIs, and measures of success
  • Identify new business opportunities by addressing unmet user needs and delivering differentiated solutions
  • Develop an opinionated command of our product differentiation strategy and its associated expression
  • Utilize usability studies, data analysis, and industry trends to generate insights for informed decision-making
  • Define and track appropriate goal metrics for the various product areas. Align your team around strategic goals, relevant KPIs, and measures of success
  • Set high standards for product quality and craftsmanship within the team and set an example by directly contributing towards the product
  • Effectively resolve cross-team tradeoffs in a timely manner
  • Directly own and contribute towards products owned by the team
• Team Leadership and Development (optional):
  
  • Shape team efforts to drive superior customer and product insights
  • Actively manage and coach reports to enhance their skills and deliver business value for Personio
  • Take ownership of the team's well-being by actively monitoring individual and collective morale, and addressing issues proactively
  • Maintain a high bar for talent, attracting, hiring, and integrating top-notch professionals

Role Requirements: What you need to succeed

• You have minimum of 9 years of experience in product management in a B2B or B2C multi-product company, specializing in the development of global customer-facing products
• You have experience thinking about or creating systems for other teams to adopt or build into
• You have worked in a complex product area using analytical problem-solving skills to make decisions
• You have demonstrated success in conceptualizing, developing, launching, and scaling platform-backed products within a fast-paced environment
• You have a business, technical or design background, a highly collaborative mindset, and direct experience implementing best-in-class solutions with design and engineering counterparts
• You have strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to leverage data and metrics to support assumptions, formulate business cases, and establish OKRs
• You are able to think big yet pay attention to details, exhibiting a strong bias for action and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities, fostering a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• You have a strong sense of accountability and ownership; ability to work collaboratively in a result-oriented way
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of effectively managing stakeholders, including C-level executives

Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package - reevaluated each year - that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• Generous paid vacation policy in line with country requirements
• Make an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days - one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative
• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
• Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex! Most teams offer a roughly 50% remote, 50% in-office working framework
• Invest in your development with an annual personal development budget to use on professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and more
• Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
• Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Additional country specific benefits

Additional Information, New York City:
Salary Range:
$240,000 to $255,00 per year, plus equity and benefits.
Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate's final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity, or benefits, if applicable.
Please also note that the information provided in this job posting is for general informational purposes only. The job posting is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Personio makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained in this job posting. By applying to this position, applicants acknowledge that they have read and understood this disclaimer and that Personio shall not be held liable for any reliance on the information contained herein.