Product Innovation Manager
We're looking for an ambitious and hands-on Product Innovation Manager to help us discover, validate, and build new ventures from scratch. You'll work closely with our CEO to turn early-stage ideas into validated MVPs through customer interviews, fast iterations, and market exploration.
If you love building from zero within a thriving startup in climate tech, this role is for you.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Validate new venture opportunities by leading deep-dive market research and customer discovery to uncover pain points and white spaces.
* Build and test MVPs using low-code tools, mockups, and customer feedback to validate what works.
* Own pilot initiatives by helping set up and run early-stage pilots, translating insights into real-world traction and learnings.
* Drive customer-facing outreach by initiating and managing cold outreach (calls, emails, lead funnels) to generate qualitative insights and interest.
* Create clarity from ambiguity by developing clear slide decks and narratives to communicate opportunity areas internally and externally.
Requirements:
* You think and act like a founder — grit, ownership, and speed are second nature to you.
* You love talking to customers, exploring unfamiliar terrain, and turning insight into execution.
* You're structured in your thinking, clear in your communication, and hands-on in your approach.
* You thrive in ambiguity and see chaos as a creative opportunity.
* You're motivated by solving real-world problems and making a positive impact on the climate.
Skills & Experience:
* A Bachelor's degree, ideally in a field related to entrepreneurship, innovation, or tech, and a strong drive to build things that matter.
* You've built something before, ideally a company, MVP, or product (success or failure both welcome).
* Strong analytical thinking and hypothesis testing mindset.
* Solid communication skills, especially in slide decks and user interviews.
* A self-starter with the ability to lead an initiative from scratch.
* Fluent in English.
What We Offer:
* Remote Working: Work from our hubs in Hamburg or Munich, or remote from Germany.
* Unlimited Vacation: Take as many holidays as you need — we trust you to recharge when it matters most.
* Flexible Working Hours: Work during the hours that align with your peak performance and lifestyle.
* Mental Health Matters: Access 1:1 psychologist sessions and workshops through our partnership.
* Professional Growth: Use a dedicated development budget to enhance your skills and career.
* Stock Option Plan: Receive virtual stocks as a reward for your trust, effort, and vision alignment.
* Unite, Recharge, Celebrate: Join in-person team retreats to connect and have fun.
* Explore Germany: Enjoy the Deutschlandticket for flexible public transportation access.
Application Process:
* Screening Call: An initial discussion to assess the fit between the vacancy and your qualifications and career interests.
* Department Call: A deep-dive with the specific team you're applying to join.
* Practical Case Study: An opportunity for you to showcase your skills in a real-world scenario.
* Cultural Fit Call: A conversation to determine how well our values and your aspirations align.
* Reference Check: We reach out to your provided references to learn more about you.