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Head of Product

OKAPI:Orbits

OKAPI:Orbits

Product
Remote
Posted 6+ months ago
Your mission
With your exceptional interdisciplinary skills, you apply your knowledge of developing technical ​and user-friendly products on a strategic level.
With a team of dedicated space and software engineers as well as our product owner and marketing manager, you are responsible for executing our product strategy on a global scale.
You enable us to offer customer-oriented and profitable products that are setting new market standards. Thereby, you ​rely on your ​past experience in developing SaaS products or platforms in a technological oriented environment, ideally in start-ups.

Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Translating OKAPI’s business strategy into a unique product strategy
  • Planning and carrying out product launches together with multiple departments
  • Analyzing customer segments and profiles and conducting customer discovery
  • Managing product profitability and commercial success – own the business case
  • Providing insight to stakeholders on the product and market (including insights on key differentiators and messages)
  • Writing high-level product requirements
  • Working closely together with the product owner and marketing manager as well as other stakeholders
Your profile

  • You are located in the European Economic Area and have a valid working permit. Ideally you are located in Germany, close to Brunswick.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior product manager/Head of Product/CPO or in a similar role
  • Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products (not necessarily in the space sector
  • (Preferably interdisciplinary) Master’s degree in industrial engineering or business informatics. Otherwise MBA, or Master’s degree in product management or software development
  • Analytical & strategic thinking
  • Excellent communication skills towards different departments and customers in English
  • Excellent teamwork skills across different departments and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
  • Work experience in an agile environment or start-up
  • Prior experience as product manager in software development
  • Prior experience in the space sector
Why us?
  • With a flat hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work, including flexible working hours.
  • After your onboarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office, working remotely (within the EEA) or a hybrid approach. We would favour you being in the office sometimes.
  • Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
  • Access to a dedicated training budget to continuously develop your skills further.
  • Corporate Benefits such as BahnCard 25 or 50, and a German language course via Lingoda.
  • Participate in space events and conferences, to spread the word about a sustainable space environment.
  • Perks such as free drinks in the office.
  • Regular after-work activities like laser tag, dinner, chess, bouldering, or a simple beer.
About us
OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.