Senior Product Manager - Web (all genders)

<h3>About the Job</h3> <strong>Studydrive is Europe’s leading student community! </strong>With more than 3 million registered students, we are transforming the education market. For our users, we are an integral part of their daily lives, as they find direct access to their fellow students, helpful learning materials and all the answers to their most important questions about their studies. <br/>  <br/>At the same time, we offer our corporate customers unique access to the largest pool of young talent in Europe. We are an indispensable partner in recruiting and employer branding of junior staff and are constantly developing new formats for attracting young talents with the most renowned companies in Germany. <br/> <br/>We started as a start-up in 2013 and have been part of the successful and international StepStone Group since 2019. <h3>These are your tasks</h3> <ul><li><span><span>Lead and manage a growing Scrum team responsible for building and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> the Studydrive website.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Prioritize and manage the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business strategy and KPIs.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Take ownership of both discovery and delivery phases, collaborating closely with designers, backend, frontend, and QA engineers to deliver impactful products.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Shape a goal-oriented product roadmap, with accountability for delivering measurable results and meeting defined KPIs.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Drive data-driven product development, </span><span>utilizing</span><span> tools such as </span><span>PowerBI</span><span>, Google Analytics, and Hotjar to inform decision-making and measure performance.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Conduct A/B testing and </span><span>leverage</span><span> quantitative and qualitative data to </span><span>optimize</span><span> the product experience and drive growth.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Initiate and lead new product initiatives with a structured, self-driven approach, particularly in areas of uncertainty or </span><span>high risk</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Manage and align stakeholder expectations across multiple departments, such as Growth, Sales, and Customer Success.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring the focus </span><span>remains</span><span> on value delivery and continuous improvement.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Stay informed of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to ensure the product </span><span>remains</span><span> competitive and innovative.</span></span></li></ul> <h3>What you are throwing in</h3> <ul><li><span><span>4+ years</span></span><span><span> of experience in product management, specifically with data-driven product development.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proven </span><span>track record</span><span> of driving product decisions through data, using tools like </span><span>PowerBI</span><span>, Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar platforms.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong experience with A/B testing methodologies to </span><span>validate</span><span> product hypotheses and inform product strategy.</span></span></li><li><span><span>A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical background.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong understanding of user-</span><span>centered</span><span> design principles and an ability to balance feasibility with desirability.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments, with a solid grasp of Agile methodologies.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding junior product managers and fostering a feedback-driven culture.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Fluency in </span></span><span><span>German</span></span><span><span> is </span><span>required</span><span>, with excellent communication skills in both German and English.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Bonus: Experience working with two-sided platforms or B2B products is a strong plus.</span></span><span><br/></span></li></ul> <h3>This is what we offer you</h3> <ul><li><span><span>Awaiting you an unlimited contract</span></span></li><li><span><span>You receive 30 vacation days per year </span></span></li><li><span><span>We support your professional development with a budget for conferences, books, courses or whatever you see fit + 4 “study days” per year so that you have time </span><span>to invest in your professional growth</span></span></li><li><span><span>A hybrid working environment awaits you: alternate between working in the office and working from home </span></span></li><li><span><span>More</span><span> benefits: You decide between a BVG ticket, lunch s