Principal Product Manager (fmd)

YOUR MISSION

As a Principal Product Manager Product Platform you will lead the strategic development and execution of Parloas product platform ensuring it delivers scalability, efficiency and innovation across our product ecosystem. This is a pivotal role requiring a balance of visionary thinking and operational excellence to build a platform that empowers teams, accelerates time‑to‑market and drives measurable business impact.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Define and Drive Platform Strategy: Develop a clear, actionable product platform vision and roadmap aligning with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Build for Scalability and Modularity: Ensure the platform is built with flexibility and integration capabilities using industry best practices for APIs, SDKs and modular design.
• Champion Process Excellence: Lead the creation of streamlined processes for feature requests, prioritization and delivery aligning with Parloas operating model and product standards.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineering, design and commercial teams to prioritize features based on strategic fit, technical feasibility and business impact.
• Elevate Decision‑Making with Data: Implement robust analytics and observability tools to measure platform performance, prioritize features and refine strategies.
• Foster Customer‑Centric Development: Align platform goals with customer and market needs to ensure relevance and impact across our ecosystem.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Proven Experience: 10+ years of product management experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, CTO/CPO roles, including 3+ years managing platform or infrastructure products.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of platform architecture, APIs, SDKs, modular design principles and integration strategies.
• Customer‑Centric Mindset: Deep experience translating customer needs into scalable platform solutions.
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL) and using data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without authority.
• Strategic Vision: Proven track record of defining long‑term product strategies and aligning stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Values‑Driven Leadership: Embodies Parloas values of customer centricity, ambition, speed, excellence, unity and positivity in all interactions.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Join a diverse team of 40 nationalities with flat hierarchies and a collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to build and scale your career at the intersection of customer‑facing roles and engineering in a dynamic startup on its journey to become an international leader in SaaS platforms for Conversational AI.
• Deutschland ticket, Urban Sports Club, Job Rad, Nilo Health weekly sponsored office lunches.
• Competitive compensation and equity package.
• Flexible working hours, 28 vacation days and workation opportunities.
• Access to a training and development budget for continuous professional growth.
• Regular team events (game nights and other social activities).
• Hybrid work environment; we welcome everyone to our beautiful Berlin office on certain days.

RECRUITING PROCESS AT PARLOA

Recruiter video call, Product Peer Interview, 360 product interview(s), Case Interview, Bar Raiser Interview.

ABOUT PARLOA

Parloa is one of the fastest growing startups in the world of Generative AI and customer service. Parloa’s voice‑first GenAI platform for contact centers is built on the best AI technology to automate customer service with natural‑sounding conversations for outstanding experiences on all communication channels. Leveraging NLP and machine learning, Parloa creates intelligent phone and chat solutions for businesses that turn contact centers into value centers by boosting customer service efficiency. As of 2024, Parloa employs over 400 people in Berlin, Munich and New York.

We are passionate about growing together and creating opportunities for personal and professional development. With our recent $120 million Series C investment we are expanding globally and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients and employees. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care for GDPR and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001 in handling sensitive information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.