Product Management Director

Job title:

Product Management Director

Company:

Wallapop

Job description

Wallapop is a Barcelona based scale-up driven by the purpose to empower people to embrace a more conscious and human way of consumption. We believe in a world where collaborative economy is mainstream. This is what drives us. ?Wallapop operates in Spain, Italy and Portugal, offering a catalogue of several hundreds of millions of products and services. Powered by technical innovation and continuous improvement, we bring together the scale & trust of classifieds with the marketplace’s convenience & reach. ? Our mission is to enable a connected trade ecosystem, making 2nd-hand the norm through smart use of technology.Backed by top investors such as , & we bring our total valuation to 806 million EUR and are embarking on our international journey with the aim to become the world’s best unique goods trading platform.The Challenge ?Seller is central to the user journey and to our mission of making second hand the norm.Empowering 100M+ monthly listings across markets is no small task and this is the opportunity for an enthusiastic Product Director to expand our user base and enhance the experience of our 19M+ users by prioritising ease, intuitive and innovative experiences to leverage the largest catalogue of second-hand items in the south of Europe, and the convenience and safety of our platform. Seller lives to maximise economic opportunity for individuals, micro-businesses and professional users and needs a passionate Product leader to reach its full potential.What You Will Do ?

• Spearhead the identification and pursuit of product opportunities enhancing the seller experience to drive company growth and market differentiation.
• Recruit, nurture, and empower a dynamic team of product professionals across various disciplines, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define outcome-driven product goals and visionary roadmaps, leveraging experimentation and rapid iteration to validate, prototype, and refine new concepts, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional execution and collaboration, orchestrating seamless partnerships across functions to swiftly add value to our users and iterate towards optimal market fit.
• Lead the charge in prioritizing customer-centricity, fostering a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors within your teams, and translating these insights into actionable strategies that elevate user experience, foster product adoption, and cultivate community loyalty.
• Advocate for the seller and generate alignment across stakeholders, effectively communicating the product vision, roadmap, and value proposition to inspire confidence and support for the initiatives you’ll be leading.

What We’re Looking For ?

• Extensive experience leading high-performing product teams in an agile set up, driving strategic development and growth.
• Demonstrated success in crafting product strategies for large-scale platforms in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Proficient in leveraging advanced technologies like generative AI and machine learning to foster innovation and drive business impact.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to nurture talent and enable teams to excel and grow.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to drive value-driven outcomes through both quantitative and qualitative insights, while leading strategic initiatives and influencing organizational direction.

Do note that all our jobs are ? Barcelona based. We work in a mostly remote capacity offering great flexibility to our employees, but we believe in the power of getting together regularly in our office. As a first iteration, we expect a 4+ day/month office attendance for which the specifics are decided on a team level.Wallapop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as we want Wallapop to be a place for everyone.We sponsor visa processes for international candidates when applicable and provide legal & admin support along the process combined with a competitive relocation package.Additionally to the opportunity to contribute to an agile product set up and work together towards achieving our meaningful mission, we offer the following ? Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive phantom shares package for all employees
• Generous individual learning budget of 2k per year
• Group and individual English, Catalan & Spanish lessons as part of our working day
• Private Health Insurance with Cigna
• Flexible working hours + short Fridays
• Flexible remuneration to deduct from gross salary (kindergarten/food/transport check)
• Gym & Wellness plan, including physiotherapist in the office
• Generous referral Program & Charity Donation
• Bonus for weddings & newborns
• Wallapop Renta (Tax income support)
• Monthly plan for free shipping, bumps & home-pick-up on our services
• Workiversary Gifts and Birthday Surprises
• Contribution towards your WIFI in your monthly payroll
• One-off payment based on compensation package to go towards setting up your home office
• Relocation package (monetary support and legal advice) and visa sponsorship, if applicable
• 26 holidays per year
• TOP hardware of your choice (latest Apple or Windows)

What does the hiring process for this position look like? ?**Please, note that all interviews take place remotely over hangouts.**Intro Call – run by talent acquisition, focus on providing more information about the role and the company as well as going over your experience, motivation, and expectations. This usually takes 45-60 minutes.Leadership Interview – run by the hiring manager, focus on leadership and/or management skills aligned with the role requirements. This usually takes 45-60 minutes.Case Study Submission – you will be assigned a task to submit within 5 up to 7 days where you will be able to showcase your expertise / technical skills required for the role.Expertise Interview – run by the hiring team, focus on the required core skills and the ability to deliver in a given context. This usually takes 60-90 minutes.Stakeholder Interview – run by relevant stakeholders reflecting the reality of the context of the role, focus on the ability to collaborate & deliver in a cross-functional set-up. This usually takes 60 minutes.Culture Interview – run by culture interviewers, focus on adherence to Wallapop’s purpose and business proposition. This usually takes 60 minutes.Offer – should you be the right candidate, your offer will be discussed over a call with talent acquisition and will then be confirmed in writing.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 16 May 2024 06:10:46 GMT

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