Product Manager - Connectivity

Posted:
8/1/2024, 3:26:23 PM

Location(s):
Capital City of Prague, Prague, Czechia ⋅ Prague, Czechia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Product

Workplace Type:
Remote

We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Manager focused on connectivity to join our E-commerce team.

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing and optimizing the connectivity aspects of our e-commerce platform, ensuring seamless integration and communication between various systems, applications, and third-party services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions that enhance our customers' shopping experiences.

📝 Mission:

  • Over the next 3 years, the product manager's mission is to connect 80% of all eligible merchants across our Local and Travel categories to our API integrations.

  • And to expand our existing API capabilities centered around fetching availability to meet best in class market standards (ie: dynamic pricing, time-limited tickets, product catalogues, discounting/promotions, etc).

🚀 Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Strategy and Vision - Take a comprehensive view of the platform and develop a clear product vision and strategy for integrations. Identify market opportunities and define product roadmaps to enhance connectivity features.

  • Product Development - Collaborate with engineering, design, and other product teams to develop and launch new connectivity features. Ensure seamless integration of third-party services, APIs, and other external systems. Define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

  • Stakeholder Management - Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales and operations, to gather feedback and ensure product alignment with business goals. Engage with external partners and vendors to manage integrations and maintain strong relationships.

  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization - Monitor product performance and user engagement to identify areas for improvement. Use data-driven insights to optimize connectivity features and enhance user experience.

  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive landscape. Conduct market research to understand customer needs and preferences.

  • Project Management - Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver connectivity solutions on time and within budget. Manage project timelines, resources, and risks.

✏️ If you want to be successful in the role, you must have:

  • 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in e-commerce or a related industry.

  • Strong understanding of connectivity technologies, APIs, and third-party in.tegrations

  • Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English).

  • Experience in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

  • High degree of independence and initiative.

  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement.

💬 What is our mindset? 

  • We compare ourselves to a sports team, striving to assemble the best team with the available resources.

  • While maintaining values like fairness, mutual support, and respect, we also focus on performance, aiming to build a top-notch organization capable of delivering excellent results quickly. 

  • Our culture is built on courage, ambition, and is strongly meritocratic, allowing the most capable individuals to grow rapidly.

  • Deconstruct the system into the smallest building blocks.

  • Clearly articulate key issues and communicate next action steps.

  • Deliver results under pressure, focusing on weeks rather than years during the transformation period.

  • Learn more about us on the landing page

Join us and make a significant difference in our journey! ​Apply now to be part of our skilled team! 🚀

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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