Senior Product Manager (f/m/d)

at  Aleph Alpha

OVERVIEW:

Aleph Alpha is a leading European AI company developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions with a strong emphasis on data privacy, ethical development, and societal benefit. We are building a world where AI empowers businesses, governments, and individuals to achieve their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to join our Product team as a Senior Product Manager. As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and success of our innovative products. You will be responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle and enabling efficient collaboration within the cross-functional team behind one of our products from PhariaAI to enable a flawless customer experience. The ideal candidate is a results oriented executor, possesses strong leadership skills, and has a proven track record of successfully bringing AI products to market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in product management in the software industry with at least one position in the context of Generative AI
• Strong understanding of product management best practices, agile methodologies, and demonstrated experience in the complete product development lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer-centric focus, with great listening skills to gather and incorporate customer and partner feedback into product decisions and improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion to devise solutions based on data.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and delivering results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong familiarity with AI technologies results in comfortability with discussions around high-level software architecture, APIs, microservices, in the context of applied machine learning.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, identify revenue opportunities, and drive profitability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner in both German and English.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.).
• Passion for AI and its potential to shape the future. Experience with AI development processes and methodologies.
• Experience working in an international environment or with global teams is highly desired.
• Understanding of data privacy and security principles.

• Conduct market research and customer analysis to identify market needs, target customer segments, and competitive landscape to inform product requirements.
• Analyze and interpret user feedback and performance metrics to iteratively improve the product and drive user engagement.
• Craft and own your team’s product roadmap, including laying out your team’s strategy, setting OKRs, and guiding your team to the finish line.
• Strike the perfect balance between our company’s vision and the requests from our customers, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Define and communicate clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for new product initiatives aligning expectations of all stakeholders with your team’s roadmap and the overall product strategy.
• Drive cross-functional coordination within your team: Work with your team’s AI and software engineers to prioritize and manage the backlog as well as ensure timely delivery of high-quality features, collaborate with your UX/UI designer to develop intuitive and innovative human machine interfaces while enabling product marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for new product releases and feature updates.
• Act as your product’s evangelist: Conducting product demonstrations, participating in industry events, and fostering relationships with customers, partners, and industry influencers
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to provide insights and recommendations for product enhancements and new opportunities.
• Continuously question whether we can solve the same problem with fewer resources, including communication, time, money, and environmental impact.