Senior Product Manager AI Strategy CVP (all genders)

ABOUT TRADEBYTE

At Tradebyte we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered.

We offer flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected because youre unique and that matters to us.

As we continue to grow were looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte an independent company within the Zalando Group!

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are the invisible engine powering the global Fashion & Lifestyle e-commerce ecosystem. As a market-leading SaaS middleware we connect the worlds most exciting brands with the biggest marketplaces (Zalando Amazon AboutYou and beyond).

We have mastered connectivity. Now we are mastering intelligence.

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager AI Strategy to act as a strategic partner to our CTO. This is not an entry-level role; it is a high-leverage position for a product leader who can decipher the noise of the AI revolution and pinpoint exactly where it drives revenue efficiency and competitive advantage for our platform.

WHAT WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

Your mandate is to own the AI Layer of our platform from abstract concept to deployed feature.

1. Strategic Intelligence & Trend Evaluation

• The Radar: Actively monitor the evolving landscape of Generative AI LLMs and Machine Learning. You arent just reading newsletters; you are running rapid PoCs (Proof of Concepts) to test viability.

• Buy vs. Build: Conduct rigorous analysis on whether we should train our own models fine-tune existing ones or integrate third-party APIs. You will own the decision-making framework regarding cost latency and data privacy.

2. Revolutionizing the Core Value Proposition

• Automated Mapping: Drive the development of AI agents that can automatically map complex fashion taxonomies (e.g. mapping Crimson V-Neck to Red T-Shirt) with near-human accuracy.

• Content Enrichment: Build features that allow our customers to generate SEO-optimized product descriptions and translate content into multiple languages instantly increasing their speed-to-market.

• Intelligent Troubleshooting: Conceptualize Self-Healing data pipelines where AI identifies and corrects listing errors before they reach the marketplace.

3. Execution Delivery & Adoption

• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Work close together with Data Scientists and Backend Engineers. You translate business requirements into technical specs for model training and inference.

• Go-to-Market: You dont just ship code; you ship value. Work closely with our Growth Organisation and Marketing to package AI features define pricing strategies (e.g. credit-based usage) and ensure customer adoption.

4. Performance & Optimization

• The Feedback Loop: Implement RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) workflows where internal teams and customers help the models get smarter over time.

• Metric Obsession: Monitor the Unit Economics of AI. You ensure that the cost of running our models does not eat up our margins optimizing for token usage and processing efficiency.

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

This is a senior role for an experienced Product Manager with a track record of shipping complex technical products. We need someone who has seen the movie before when it comes to shipping complex software products.

• Senior Product DNA: You bring 5-8 years of Product Management experience with a proven track record of managing technical products from conception to sunset. You know how to say No to good ideas to focus on great ones.

• AI/ML Fluency: You have hands-on experience shipping AI-driven products. You understand the difference between predictive and generative AI and you know the risks (hallucinations bias) and how to mitigate them.

• Strategic Gravitas: You are comfortable presenting to the Board and C-Level. You can articulate a 12-month strategic roadmap and defend it with data market research and financial projections.

• Commercial Mindset: You understand that AI is expensive. You focus on ROI. You build features that either drastically reduce operational costs or create clear new revenue streams.

• Complexity Wrangler: You thrive in the weeds of messy data. You understand that Fashion/Lifestyle data is unstructured and chaotic and you love the challenge of bringing order to it.

• Leadership without Authority: Even without direct people management (initially) you act as a mentor to junior PMs and a thought leader within the organization elevating the teams understanding of AI.

Why Joining Us

• C-Level Exposure: You report directly to the CTO with high visibility across the entire executive team.

• Massive Dataset: We process billions of SKUs and transactions. You have one of the industrys richest datasets to train and build upon.

• Market Leader Status: You arent fighting for survival; you are innovating from a position of strength in the Fashion & Lifestyle sector.

• Autonomy: We hire smart people and get out of their way. You will have the budget and freedom to experiment.

OUR OFFER

Tradebyte provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Lounge by Zalando discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub formerly Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review