DeepL...
is Germany's best-known AI company. We develop neural networks to help people
work with language. With DeepL Translator, we have created the world's best
machine translation system and made it available free of charge to everyone
online. Over the next few years, we aim to make DeepL the world's leading
language technology company.
Our goal is to overcome language barriers and bring cultures closer
together.
What distinguishes us from other companies?
DeepL was founded by developers and researchers. We focus on the development
of new, exciting products to help people communicate, utilizing the latest AI
techniques. Our work culture is very open giving creating an environment to
build and deliver innovative solutions to the world.
Your choice
We are constantly looking for outstanding employees! Currently we offer
remote work in US, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. Whether you would
like to work from home in one of these countries or from one of our offices in
Amsterdam, London, Cologne or Berlin: the choice is yours. No matter where you
choose to work from, our way of working is designed to make you an essential
part of the team.
What will you be doing at DeepL?
As the Product Operations Manager you will guide the enhancement of our
product management processes, drive efficiency and consistency through
automation, and ensure the seamless coordination between product tracks and
teams. Your strategic mindset and operational expertise will contribute to the
overall success of our products while empowering our product managers with
best practices and knowledge. You will be responsible for ensuring that we
maintain and iteratively improve a high performance product organisation as we
continue to scale. To do this, you will work closely with our VP of Product
and other cross functional stakeholders including Engineering and Product
Design. Additionally, you will lead, grow and develop a team of Product
Operations Specialists.
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Your responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the VP Product to define and execute the DeepL
product development flow.
Lead the design and implementation of reusable frameworks and automations
to improve efficiency and consistency across product management teams.
Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of
process updates and frameworks.
Oversee the delivery of high-priority projects, providing guidance and
support to Group Product Managers and Product Managers.
Develop and manage management reporting for product management, spanning
team, track, and company-wide levels.
Ensure that we have robust processes for transparency and accountability
to ensure the maximum ROI for our tech teams.
Maintain and update the comprehensive product roadmap process, internally
and externally.
Foster streamlined communication between product management and other
relevant departments within DeepL.
Elevate internal and external awareness of DeepL's product communication
strategies and best practices.
Create, maintain, and analyse product management-related reports and
dashboards to inform decision-making and track key performance indicators.
Contribute to the up-skilling of product teams through targeted learning
and training initiatives, ensuring alignment with desired skills and
competencies.
Support the growth, development and retention of our Product Operations
Specialists.
What we offer
A friendly, international, and highly committed team with a lot of trust,
with efficient decision-making processes
Meaningful work: We break down language barriers worldwide and bring
different cultures closer together
Work at scale. Opportunity to grow the state-of-art technology with a
strong product x market fit. Millions of people have used DeepL up to this
date
We cherish collaboration and efficiency but are human in our approach -
empathy and inclusivity are critical
Flexible Work Arrangements. With office hubs in US, Cologne, Berlin,
London, and Amsterdam, you choose where and how you work.
Ownership matters on all levels. We offer a virtual share program for all
employees.
Regular team events – internationally
About you
You have relevant hands on experience in product operations, product
management, or related roles.
Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate and inspire
cross-functional teams.
Proven track record in a cross-functional and agile environment, including
hands-on experience with project management.
Demonstrated success in leading process improvements, change management,
and automation initiatives.
Experienced at working in an agile environment at global scale, and the
resilience to work in high growth environments.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple
competing priorities.
Passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry
trends and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
