Head of Product B2C, Lingoda
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Online language school
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Online language school
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower people to master languages fast and effectively.
Role
Who you are
- We are currently looking for a Head of Product B2C (all genders) based in Berlin (preferred), or located within in the EU with regular travel to Berlin
- Over 8 years of experience in product management in dynamic, high-growth tech environments, with at least 2 years of managing and mentoring product managers
- Demonstrated ability to guide teams to achieve significant milestones and foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture
- Strong analytical mindset proficient in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, using data to break down complex problems into actionable steps and define strategic goals
- Consistently utilize insights to inform strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and drive product performance improvements
- Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear and motivational communication of vision and strategy
- Skilled in communicating concisely and strategically to C-level executives, ensuring clarity and alignment on vision and strategic priorities
- Strong passion for creating user-focused products, balancing data-driven decisions with a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points
- Proven success in delivering exceptional user experiences and product growth
- Exhibits macro-to-micro versatility, seamlessly switching between strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail
- You transform deep user understanding into innovative features that drive business growth
- You excel in engaging with cross-functional and distributed teams
- You quickly spot and prioritize significant business opportunities
- You employ strategic thinking and strong leadership to guide our team efforts
- You navigate fast-paced environments and adapt to changing conditions effortlessly
- You foster a strong, inclusive culture and camaraderie among team members worldwide
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will support Lingoda’s B2C growth and deliver on our product vision and strategy, offering a unique and seamless in- and out-of-classroom learning experience, centred around human-first teaching and connected by technology to enable meaningful progress
- As a Head of Product, you will lead a team of passionate Product Managers and partner deeply with your peers in Engineering and Design to execute the Lingoda mission
- Lead and Mentor Product Managers: Guide a seasoned team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and execution. Promote autonomy within the team, enabling PMs to actively contribute to and shape product strategy
- Coordinate Strategic Planning: Manage the quarterly planning process (OKRs) to align with company objectives and team dependencies, while defining clear, quantifiable metrics to track product outcomes and progress
- Establish and Uphold Best Practices: Champion product excellence by implementing industry-leading product development and management practices, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on efficiency and quality outcomes
- Foster Collaboration: Streamline communication across teams and stakeholders to build strong cross-functional relationships, enhancing teamwork and cooperative efforts across the organization
- Champion Strategic Evangelization: Inspire and engage all relevant parties by effectively communicating strategic goals, progress, and insights, ensuring alignment and enthusiasm throughout the organisation
Our take
Online classes have been booming in recent years, with brick-and-mortar institutions pivoting towards virtual offerings, and students looking for additional at-home resources to supplement learning. Part of this new zeal for digital education has been directed at language acquisition, and Lingoda was one of the edtech companies to cash in.
What distinguishes Lingoda from many other companies who picked up traction over this period (like Duolingo, Memrise, and Rosetta Stone) is the style of teaching. Lingoda connects students with 24/7 interactive language immersion classes on Zoom, run by native-level speakers. This makes it remarkably competitive, as it offers the scheduling flexibility that language schools can’t, the depth of content that many apps fail to deliver, and the highly effective face-to-face interaction that self-directed courses usually lack.
Their relatively modest language selection (English, Spanish, French, and German) is curious, however. With no public plans to expand on these any time soon, this could see them lose out on students.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Apr 2021
$60m
LATE VC
Oct 2019
$2m
SERIES A
Total funding: $73.6m
Company benefits
- A well-structured onboarding and your own tasks and area of responsibility
- Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts in Lingoda!
- Team spirit and a real passion for languages
- Salary in line with market trends
- Annual budget for training and conferences
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility to work remotely or..
- … in the office located the heart of Berlin (near Checkpoint Charlie)
- Unlimited access to language classes for free
- Modern hardware suitable for your position
- Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialize
Company values
- Foster an environment for personal growth and inclusion
- Bring together the best of people and technology
- Challenge ourselves. Challenge others
- Work smarter and make it happen
- Be fully present in everything we do
- Perseverance trumps talent
Company HQ
Government District, Berlin, Germany
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Leadership
Fabian Wunderlich
(Co-Founder)Previously a Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company.
Felix Wunderlich
(Co-Founder & Managing Director)Previously a Co-founder at VIP PAX.
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