Principal Product Manager – Operations

Rohlik Group

Principal Product Manager driving operations strategy and innovation projects for a leading e-grocery platform. Leading cross-functional teams to enhance logistics and delivery performance at scale.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeVienna • 🇦🇹 AustriaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product strategy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on data analytics and process improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and drive measurable business impact in high-growth environments.

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Product ManagementOperational EfficiencyData AnalyticsAgile MethodologiesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Process DesignLeanSix SigmaWarehouse AutomationLast-Mile LogisticsSupply Chain OperationsKPI DefinitionA/B TestingProject ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceIterative EnvironmentChange ManagementPerformance Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns the product strategy and success for a given business stream
Defines long-term vision and ensures alignment with company-wide goals
Identifies key operational constraints, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities
Ensures business impact by setting measurable Input & Output KPIs for the stream
Leads a team of 2 Senior Product Owners, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and priorities
Provides mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities to team members
Ensures effective cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Data teams
Ensures the team's skills are aligned with the business needs and ambitions
Oversees the execution of multiple innovation projects within the business stream
Facilitates decision-making, prioritization, and trade-off analysis to maximize value delivery
Partner closely with Engineering and Operational Excellence to ensure on-time and high-quality implementation of product features and process improvements
Aligns multiple squads and stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and drive results
Uses data analytics to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for automation
Defines and monitors input and output metrics to measure business impact
Leads A/B tests, pilot programs, and post-implementation audits to validate effectiveness
Ensures effective communication across departments and leadership to align expectations
Owns the management of the change process, including documentation, training, and rollout strategies
Drives collaboration between product, engineering, and operations to balance technical feasibility and operational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in product management, operations, or logistics
Proven ability to lead multiple parallel projects and cross-functional teams
Experience managing Product Owners or project teams in a high-growth environment.
Strong understanding of warehouse automation, last-mile logistics, or supply chain operations.
Deep expertise in process design, Lean, Six Sigma, and operational efficiency methodologies.
Ability to analyze large datasets to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
Strong stakeholder management skills – ability to work with Engineering, Operations, and Leadership.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and working in an iterative environment.
Advanced English (C1+), German or Czech is an advantage.
Willingness to travel up to 30-50% to operational sites.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair & competitive pay - A strong fixed salary with transparent rules. No hidden bonus games, your contribution is valued clearly.
Daily meal support - You’ll receive €4/day in meal support for the company canteen to enjoy a warm lunch and keep your energy high.
Life-friendly flexibility - Hybrid work options (depending on role), trust-based collaboration, and paid vacation days above statutory minimums.
Grow with Gurkerl - We are scaling fast and you can grow with us just as quickly. Learn, own projects, and create real impact.
Recognition & culture - Your efforts matter. Celebrate colleagues and be recognized through Bonusly credits for outstanding teamwork.
Wellbeing & activity - Supportive working environment with opportunities for team events, challenges, and an office culture focused on wellbeing.
Xtra membership - Free Gurkerl Xtra membership and exclusive benefits.
Referral rewards - Help us hire great talent and enjoy rewards aligned with group referral policy.
Team spirit - A friendly, supportive team that acts quickly, helps each other, and celebrates together.