Berlin based – m/f/d – full-time
About Plato
Plato is building the AI Operating System for Distributors.
The €53T wholesale industry powers global supply chains, yet most distributors still run on decades-old ERP systems. We combine deep ERP integrations with AI to give every sales rep, manager, and operations team an intelligent co-pilot that automates the tedious and amplifies what humans do best. Backed by top-tier EU & US investors, with advisors from Miro, Celonis, Personio, Workday, Forto, and Microsoft.
About the role
We're looking for a hands-on Product Manager who has shipped LLM-powered features and thrives in fast-moving environments. As our first Product Manager, you'll work directly with the CPO (Matthias) to deliver AI co-pilots and agentic workflows from prototype to production.
What you'll do
* Translate Ambiguity into Clarity: You turn fuzzy, high-level problems into clear, actionable solutions and deliver iteratively without handholding.
* Collaborate Cross-Functionally: You work closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Design to ensure smooth delivery.
* Simplify Complex Workflows: You design intuitive solutions that non-digital-native users can easily adopt.
* Close the Feedback Loop: You gather feedback from users, validate adoption, and use data to guide iteration.
What we're looking for
You have proven experience in B2B Product Management, ideally in AI, ML, or data products. The following describes you:
Shipping Machine with Early-Stage Mindset
* You thrive under ambiguity and resource constraints.
* You turn fuzzy, high-level problems into clear solutions without handholding.
* You've shipped multiple releases in short cycles.
LLM Experience
* You've shipped or evaluated LLM-based products (co-pilots, retrieval, or function-calling).
* You understand reliability issues, eval drift, grounding, and prompt management.
UX Systems Thinking
* You simplify complex workflows into clear and intuitive patterns.
* You know how to design for non-digital-native users.
Clear Communication
* You communicate in a clear, structured, and outcome-driven way.
* You know how to adjust communication for different stakeholders (tech, GTM, users etc.)
Language Skills
* German language proficiency: You can conduct user interviews, gather feedback, and write release notes in German.
Bonus points if
* You've worked with ERP, CRM, or workflow-heavy B2B software (SAP, Salesforce, etc.)
* You're an ex-founder or ex-engineer
You'll fit right in if
* You move fast and learn faster.
* You prefer small, capable teams over process-heavy organizations.
* You can zoom out on business context and zoom in on implementation detail.
* You value clarity, simplicity, and tangible outcomes.
* You're analytical, pragmatic, and low ego: you care about impact, not titles.
Why join Plato
* Vision: Lead the development of AI-based workflows with visible product ownership
* Impact: Help digitize a traditional yet massive industry with cutting-edge tech
* Team: Work directly with founders and alongside a lean, ambitious team
* Equity: Shape the future of a fast-growing, VC-backed startup and participate in its success
Hiring Process
1. Intro Call (45 min.) – Meet Matthias (CPO) to get to know each other and introduce Plato
2. Remote Discovery/Product Interview (30 min.) – Remote case study interview
3. On-Site AI/ML Interview (30 min.) – Focus on building AI/ML products, chance to meet the team
4. Founder Interview (45 min.) – Meet the other founders
5. Offer – Congratulations! We'll provide an offer incl. equity package; we'll ask for 2-3 references