Senior Product Manager (Operations Research) at Takeaway

Berlin, England, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Research, Optimization, Algorithmic Improvements, Backend Product Knowledge, Data-Driven Decision Making, Objective Functions, Product Roadmap Ownership, A/B Testing, PRD Definition, Jira, Cross-Functional Execution, Product Discovery, Stakeholder Management, Technical Acumen, SQL, Python

Industry

Software Development

Description

Ready for a challenge? Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe. The Opportunity We are seeking a results-driven Senior Product Manager (Routing and Assignment) to work directly with our Data Science team. This role will own the dispatch assignment engine, driving the innovation and deployment of algorithmic improvements that directly enhance delivery performance, optimize operational cost, and improve the customer experience at scale. This role requires strong analytical skills, backend product knowledge, and the ability to drive data-driven product decisions that directly impact business outcomes. Key expectations to the ‘routing and assignments’ aspect of this role include: Experience with optimization using operations research (OR) techniques Understanding of mathematical concepts like objective functions Can speak to ways to improve the performance (speed) of optimization processes Able to define and defend tradeoffs decisions between operational cost, customer experience, and/or courier loyalty when making dispatching decisions Location: Hybrid- 3 days a week from our Berlin or London offices & 2 days working from home Reporting to: Senior Group Product Manager, Dispatch Network Optimization These are some of the key ingredients to the role: Strategic Roadmap Ownership: Define and execute the product roadmap (12+ months) from strategy to execution, focusing on achieving an optimal network state through feature optimization or new product development. Data-Driven Decision Making: Prioritize initiatives and demonstrate product performance improvement using leading/lagging indicators, rigorous data analysis, and A/B test design and management. Technical Product Development: Translate high-level goals into clear PRDs and manage the full product lifecycle, utilizing tools like Jira for ticket grooming and deployment. Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate with engineering, data science, and adjacent tech teams on solution design, technical integration, and managing trade-offs for robust, scalable product delivery. Product Discovery & Research: Execute product discovery to find opportunities, leveraging user research and strong analytical skills to ensure successful product performance. Alignment & Communication: Drive consensus and alignment across engineering, operations, and leadership by effectively presenting product narratives and data-driven insights. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with Operations teams, advocating for priorities and influencing cross-functional teams and executive leadership with clear communication of business impact and constraints. Technical Acumen: Possess a strong understanding of backend systems, APIs, and data architecture to effectively collaborate with engineering on solution design and delivery. What will you bring to the team? Experience in product management, with a track record of driving growth through experimentation and optimization. Experience working with data scientists and operations researchers Understanding of backend systems, APIs, and data architecture principles Experience with prioritization methodology (ie RICE) and other product frameworks Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis and A/B testing methodologies Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools Proven track record of driving measurable business impact through product initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executives Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams At JET, this is on the menu: Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition. Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day. What else is cooking? Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels. Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

Responsibilities

This role involves owning the dispatch assignment engine, driving innovation and deployment of algorithmic improvements to enhance delivery performance and optimize operational costs. Key duties include defining and executing a 12+ month strategic product roadmap focused on achieving an optimal network state through feature optimization.