Product Manager

Your impact

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and execution of our product strategy. As a Product Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX,  engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support, to deliver high-quality products that align with customer needs and business objectives.

In this role you will report to the Group Product Manager of the respective team.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably with marketplace experience. 
• Proven track record of successfully managing the full product lifecycle, from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of the development process and technical aspects of product management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically while paying attention to the details.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Your Responsibilities 

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and strategy in alignment with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Customer & Market Research: Conduct market analysis and competitor research to gather insights and identify opportunities for new products or product enhancements. Team up with UX researchers to conduct customer interviews to explore the unknowns or validate the hypotheses.
• Requirements management: you can turn solutions  into clear specifications for your team, break it down into phases if needed to ensure the quick feedback cycle. 
• Product Development: Lead the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, working with engineering and design teams to ensure product development is on track and meets customer expectations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, UX, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to drive product development and ensure successful launches.
• Prioritization: Manage the product backlog and prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on business impact, customer value, and technical feasibility. You can easily explain why we prioritise A over B.
• Metrics & Analytics: You have a clear understanding of the most important product metrics. You monitor these metrics, use them as input for product prioritization, and use them to validate the impact of product changes.
• User Experience & Design: Ensure a focus on delivering outstanding user experiences, collaborating with UX designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Go-to-Market: Work with marketing and sales teams to create go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and launch plans.
• Stakeholder Management: Regularly update stakeholders on product progress, timelines, and performance.

What’s in it for you

• Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days working from office.
• Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based not maximum.
• 1,000 EUR personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• 30% ruling application assistance.
• Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Fun team-building and after-work drinks every Friday.

About HousingAnywhere

HousingAnywhere is Europe’s largest mid-term rental platform, covering over 125 cities across Europe and several in the US. With Kamernet and Studapart under its umbrella, HousingAnywhere empowers people to live wherever and however they choose. Through our advanced online platforms, which together attract over 30 million users annually, we connect young professionals and students directly with accommodation providers. Our team of 250 professionals is dedicated to helping tenants find comfort and peace of mind in their rental search, whether they're looking for a home across the globe or just across town.

Our mission

Rent Easy, Live Free.

Our Values

• Ownership
• We are Enablers
• We are Changemakers
• We are Connectors

If you have further questions, please email y.kaboorappan@housinganywhere.com 

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