Head of Product
Aparkado
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Köln • Germany
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About the role
- Develop and own a clear, long-term product vision in close alignment with the founder.
- Translate company objectives into a concrete, prioritized product roadmap.
- Conduct structured evaluation and prioritization of features (impact, effort, strategic fit).
- Maintain transparency of the roadmap with stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the UX team in designing intuitive user flows.
- Ensure a consistent, user-centered product experience.
- Take strategic responsibility for the product's visual identity.
- Plan and analyze tests and experiments.
- Validate problem–solution fit before development begins.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in product leadership roles, ideally in a startup environment.
- Proven track record in building digital products.
- Strong user-centric and data-driven mindset.
- Experience in UX/UI design and common design tools.
- Entrepreneurial thinking, hands-on mentality, and a high degree of ownership.
Benefits
- Impact from day one: Shape a product used by thousands of truck drivers across Europe.
- Dynamic environment: Work in a motivated startup with short decision-making processes.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work from Cologne or remote — you decide.
- Team culture: Ambitious team that celebrates achievements together.
- Development: We invest in your professional and personal growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product visionproduct roadmapfeature prioritizationuser experience designuser interface designdata analysisproduct testingproblem-solution fit
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic directionentrepreneurial thinkinghands-on mentalityownershipuser-centric mindsetdata-driven mindset