Product Execution Manager

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 4 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

The Product Execution Manager is an influential leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and supporting the overall success of the Product and Engineering teams within Bitpanda. Join us and serve as a key advisor to the leadership team, ensuring alignment of business priorities and effective execution of strategic initiatives.

What you’ll do 

• Strategic Planning and Execution, working closely with the Product & Engineering teams to develop and execute our strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the overall organisational goals. 
• Monitor key performance indicators (OKRs, KPIs) and provide insights to optimise the performance of Product and Engineering teams. 
• Streamline and optimise operational processes within the Product and Engineering business to enhance efficiency and effectiveness whilst you Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to drive productivity. 
• Act as a bridge between Product, Engineering, and other departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless communication. You foster cross-functional initiatives to enhance synergy and alignment across different business functions. 
• Provide high-level support, preparing materials for meetings, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items and act as a trusted advisor, offering strategic insights and contributing to decision-making processes. Develop and deliver clear and concise communication materials for internal and external stakeholders, including executive summaries, presentations, and reports. 
• Establish reporting mechanisms to track progress against goals and milestones. Identify potential risks and challenges within the Product and Engineering business area and work collaboratively to develop mitigation strategies. 

Who you are

• Strong understanding of product development, engineering, and technology trends. You are a strategic thinker, problem-solver with clear decision-making skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration. 
•  Strong project management knowledge with the ability to drive department wide initiatives, setting up OKRs and tracking them at a department level! 
• Proven track record of owning and driving a competitive and industry-leading SDLC. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and be able to apply it to complex project
• Experience working with Risk Management to ensure that the SDLC can be measured to control IT risks in a Financial industry.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days 
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy 
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.