Product Introduction Team Lead and Product Manager

About Fairphone

Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact.

At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together! 

So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below! 

Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity! 

• Location: Amsterdam (you should have the right to work in the Netherlands) 

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Deadline to apply: 5 December

About your role

The Product Introduction Team Lead reports to the Head of Product and leads the team of product managers responsible for roadmapping and new product introduction.  The objective of this team is to turn company strategy into winning products by defining the product portfolio, specifying product requirements, and navigating tradeoffs. This team drives each new product from concept to launch through a clear NPI process that aligns hardware, software, operations, and go-to-market. The team is led by a highly experienced Product Manager with strong leadership skills. 
Furthermore, this position will also be responsible for driving the success of the specific category by developing a strong long-term roadmap, documenting product requirements and ensuring timely product launches. The Product Manager fosters cross-functional collaboration, and timely decision-making, acting as the bridge between the front and the back end of developing products. The Product Manager guards technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle and manages requirements, in the NPI process and after the launch of our devices.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives

Key Objectives

• Lead the Product Introduction Team, implementing best practices in product management, product roadmapping and new product introduction across categories to deliver excellent product experience and supports team members to eliminate roadblocks and harmonize product direction and NPI activities. 
• Drive product success across product categories, establishing the product vision and roadmap and ensuring the successful launch and market (lifecycle) performance of Fairphone products by meeting customer needs, meeting quality and certification standards, and aligning with our impact goals. Create and deliver on strong long-term roadmaps. Support other Product Managers to define the overall direction and goals of the complete product portfolio and bolster alignment across categories. This means understanding customer needs and pain points to develop products that deliver exceptional user experience and drive customer loyalty within our core customer groups: end-users, business IT purchasers (B2B), telecom operators and retailers.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with internal teams (engineering, design, marketing) and external partners (telecom operators, suppliers) to achieve product goals.
• Innovation and impact, staying ahead of industry trends, identifying emerging technologies, and integrating sustainable practices into product development to maintain Fairphone's leadership in ethical consumer electronics.
• Guard technical excellence, providing technical leadership and expertise throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to launch to end of life, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and sustainable consumer electronics.
  
  
  

Key responsibilities
Product Introduction Team Lead:    

• Line-management and mentoring of the other product managers in the Product Introduction Team

Requirements management, validation and lifecycle improvements: 

• Lead the accurate and timely collect