Group Product Manager
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The Context
Naboo is scaling fast. We have secured our €20M Series B, established ourselves as a leader in France, and are now setting our sights on the US & UK markets. We are transitioning from a "move fast and break things" startup to a structured, world‑class technology company. We have a team of dedicated "doers," but to reach the next level, we need a strategic leader to bridge the gap between our C‑Level vision and our execution squads.
The Mission
As a Group Product Manager , you will lead a Tribe of 5 Product Managers . You will report directly to the CPO and play a pivotal role on the Product leadership team. Your mission is twofold: Coach the team to excellence and Drive the strategy for your entire domain. You will not just build features; you will build the machine that builds the product.
Key Challenges For The Next 12-18 Months
- Elevate Product Culture: transition the team from an "execution" mindset to an "outcome" mindset. Bridge the gap between European standards and US Tech best practices.
- Master "Shape Up": ensure the betting table is fed with high‑quality pitches and the delivery rhythm remains efficient across all 5 squads.
- Scale the Team: hire, onboard, and mentor PMs to help them grow from Junior/Mid to Senior levels.
- Strategic Coherence: align the Tribe roadmap with the company's US/UK expansion goals and technical scalability.
Main Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coaching
- Manage and mentor a team of 5 Product Managers.
- Create a culture of high standards: challenge your team on discovery depth, solution design, and impact measurement.
- Conduct weekly 1:1s, define career paths, and handle performance reviews.
Product Strategy & Vision
- Translate the company’s strategic goals into a clear product strategy for your Tribe.
- Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Product Designers to ensure technical feasibility and UX excellence.
- Feed yourself with market insights and "US‑standard" benchmarks to push the product beyond user requests.
Process & Execution
- Guard the Shape Up methodology within your scope.
- Ensure "Discovery" is a rigorous process involving data, user interviews, and market analysis.
- Monitor delivery quality: be the final gatekeeper before shipping to ensure high standards.
Stakeholder Management & Qualifications
- Act as primary point of contact for Business Stakeholders (Sales, Ops, Finance) regarding your Tribe’s roadmap.
- Communicate trade-offs, risks, and strategic decisions clearly to the C‑Level.
- Experience: 6+ years in Product Management, with a proven track record of managing multiple Product Managers.
- Scale‑up DNA: understand best practices in structured Product Org (Series B/C or established Tech company) and scale processes without killing velocity.
- Methodology: comfortable with structured delivery frameworks (Shape Up is a plus, or Scrum/Kanban).
- Product Sense: strong intuition for UX/UI; ship functional features with high craftsmanship.
- Leadership: lead with empathy, demand excellence, give tough feedback.
- English First: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Interview Process:
- Step 1: Screening Call with the CPO (30 min) – align on expectations, role, and vision.
- Step 2: Past Project Review with the Product Team (90 min) – deep dive into a significant professional project or team transformation you managed.
- Step 3: Culture Fit Interview with Co‑founders (60 min) – discuss values, ambition, and team dynamics.
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Other – IT Services and IT Consulting
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