Head of Product B2C (all genders)

Speak our language! We are Lingoda. Our mission is to build bridges through life-changing language learning. Lingoda is a fast-growing online language school for language learners aspiring to provide a human-centric, personalised and seamless learning experience unmatched by competitors.

With Lingoda, you're not just learning - you're teaming up with an expert who understands your goals and guides you to success, every step of the way.

Our classes are teacher-led, and supported in- and out-of-class by the latest technologies and a unique curriculum to empower our students to achieve their language goals.

High-quality classes are available online 24 / 7, so anyone anywhere has the opportunity to learn a language with Lingoda.

As a company we bring out the best in people with a positive culture. We challenge ourselves, and we challenge others. We work smart and make it happen.

We believe in personal growth and inclusion.We work hard to contribute to a better society. How? Here are three examples : Lingoda’s MATCH network and Global Career Centre seek to upskill and match migrants to career opportunities in Germany, supporting them through government-funded education programsIn the German healthcare sector, we support international nurses, doctors and midwives to obtain language and professional recognition through state-sponsored education programs.

As a result we have become one of the largest educational providers in this field in GermanyIn December 2022, we won Best Digital Learning Product of the Year at the Digital Education Awards 2022We are currently looking for a Head of Product B2C (all genders) based in Berlin (preferred), or located within in the EU with regular travel to Berlin.

Your mission with us : Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will support Lingoda’s B2C growth and deliver on our product vision and strategy, offering a unique and seamless in- and out-of-classroom learning experience, centred around human-first teaching and connected by technology to enable meaningful progress.

As a Head of Product , you will lead a team of passionate Product Managers and partner deeply with your peers in Engineering and Design to execute the Lingoda mission.

Your tasks :

Lead and Mentor Product Managers : Guide a seasoned team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and execution.

Promote autonomy within the team, enabling PMs to actively contribute to and shape product strategy

• Coordinate Strategic Planning : Manage the quarterly planning process (OKRs) to align with company objectives and team dependencies, while defining clear, quantifiable metrics to track product outcomes and progress
• Establish and Uphold Best Practices : Champion product excellence by implementing industry-leading product development and management practices, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on efficiency and quality outcomes
• Foster Collaboration : Streamline communication across teams and stakeholders to build strong cross-functional relationships, enhancing teamwork and cooperative efforts across the organization
• Champion Strategic Evangelization : Inspire and engage all relevant parties by effectively communicating strategic goals, progress, and insights, ensuring alignment and enthusiasm throughout the organisation

You bring to Lingoda :

• Over 8 years of experience in product management in dynamic, high-growth tech environments, with at least 2 years of managing and mentoring product managers
• Demonstrated ability to guide teams to achieve significant milestones and foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture
• Strong analytical mindset proficient in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, using data to break down complex problems into actionable steps and define strategic goals
• Consistently utilize insights to inform strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and drive product performance improvements
• Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear and motivational communication of vision and strategy
• Skilled in communicating concisely and strategically to C-level executives, ensuring clarity and alignment on vision and strategic priorities
• Strong passion for creating user-focused products, balancing data-driven decisions with a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points
• Proven success in delivering exceptional user experiences and product growth
• Exhibits macro-to-micro versatility, seamlessly switching between strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail

You add to our culture with :

• You transform deep user understanding into innovative features that drive business growth
• You excel in engaging with cross-functional and distributed teams
• You quickly spot and prioritize significant business opportunities
• You employ strategic thinking and strong leadership to guide our team efforts
• You navigate fast-paced environments and adapt to changing conditions effortlessly
• You foster a strong, inclusive culture and camaraderie among team members worldwide.

What you can expect from Lingoda :

• Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
• Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
• An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
• A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
• The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
• Education funds because we want to see our people grow
• Free access to our language classes
• Mental Health programs
• Corporate benefits & pension funds
• 28 vacation days per year
• Free snacks & drinks at the office
• The modern hardware necessary for your work (n / a for freelancers)
• Flexible working hours
Vor 30+ Tagen