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Your role and responsibilities
With your exceptional interdisciplinary skills, you apply your knowledge of developing technical and user-friendly products on a strategic level. Working with a team of dedicated space and software engineers, along with our product owner and marketing manager, you are responsible for executing our product strategy on a global scale. Your goal is to enable us to offer customer-oriented and profitable products that set new market standards. You should rely on your past experience in developing SaaS products or platforms in a technology-oriented environment, ideally within start-ups.
Your tasks and responsibilities
* Translate OKAPI’s business strategy into a unique product strategy.
* Plan and carry out product launches in collaboration with multiple departments.
* Analyze customer segments and profiles, and conduct customer discovery.
* Manage product profitability and commercial success—own the business case.
* Provide insights to stakeholders on the product and market, including key differentiators and messaging.
* Work closely with the product owner, marketing manager, and other stakeholders.
Your profile
* You are located in the European Economic Area and have a valid work permit. Ideally, you are based in Germany, near Brunswick.
* Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior product manager, Head of Product, CPO, or similar role.
* Proven success in defining and launching excellent products (not necessarily in the space sector).
* Preferably hold a (interdisciplinary) Master’s degree in industrial engineering or business informatics; alternatively, an MBA or Master’s in product management or software development.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
* Excellent communication skills in English, tailored to different departments and customers.
* Proven teamwork skills across departments and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
* Experience working in an agile environment or start-up.
* Prior experience as a product manager in software development.
* Experience in the space sector is a plus.
Why join us?
* Enjoy a flat hierarchy and small teams, allowing you to define your own work style, including flexible hours.
* After onboarding in Braunschweig, choose to work remotely within the EEA or adopt a hybrid model. We prefer some presence in the office.
* Take on responsibilities quickly and contribute to shaping the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
* Access a dedicated training budget for continuous skill development.
* Benefit from corporate perks such as BahnCard, bike leasing, and more.
* Participate in space events and conferences to promote sustainable space practices.
* Enjoy perks like free drinks at the office.
* Join regular after-work activities such as laser tag, dinners, chess, bouldering, or casual beers.
About us
OKAPI:Orbits is leading in space sustainability, addressing key challenges like orbital congestion and satellite operation efficiency. We provide end-to-end solutions for Space Situation Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC). Our mission is to safeguard space missions and ensure access to space for all humanity. Join us in our mission to make space safer and more sustainable.
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