Technical Product Manager (all genders)

We are looking for a Technical Product Manager for our Platform Team in the heart of buzzing Berlin! 

As a Technical Product Manager, you will bridge the gap between technology and user experience, ensuring that our app continues to offer innovative and effective language learning tools. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, QA, data scientists, research and marketing, to prioritize, develop, and implement features that align with our product vision. You will be part of the Communication platform team which is responsible for the CRM system as well as everything related to communications. You will own the full product lifecycle – from concept and development to launch and iteration – all while maintaining a deep focus on the technical architecture and user impact.

You will:

• Platform Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and own the platform product roadmap for the app’s technical features, working with stakeholders to align on business goals and customer needs.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Being part of the platform organization, you will need to collaborate not just with your working team but all the other product teams to ensure a seamless development and launch of new features and enhancements.
• Feature Development: Translate product vision and user feedback into detailed technical requirements, ensuring that developers have clear, actionable tasks.
• User-Centric Approach: Use data, A/B testing, and customer feedback to inform product decisions, continuously enhancing the user experience and app performance.
• Technology Integration: Lead the integration of new technologies to drive the app’s innovation.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics platforms to monitor key product metrics and performance, identify opportunities for optimization, and present actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Competitive Analysis: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market needs, and competitor offerings to keep the product competitive and innovative.

You have:

• Technical Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Have some experience in building platform products or have worked closely with such teams. Experience in CRM systems will be a plus. 
• Product Management Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably in an EdTech, language learning, or mobile app environment.
• Product Management Skills: Proven experience managing product development cycles, including writing technical requirements and overseeing development sprints.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficient in using data and analytics to make informed product decisions. Experience with tools such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively about complex technical challenges and find user-centered solutions.
• Passion for Learning: Enthusiasm for languages and education technology, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the digital language learning space.

Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:

• Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.
• Decide how, when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and the UK) or work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms. 
• Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes.
• Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership. 
• Be part of our employee communities (such as Femgineers, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups), attend cultural and regular social events. 

Diversity at Babbel

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

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