Principal Product Manager, OLX Group
GenAI
+ Annual bonus and stock benefits
Global online marketplace aggregator
Open for applications
Global online marketplace aggregator
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Annual bonus and stock benefits
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape the future of trade to unlock the hidden value in everything.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of product management experience, including at least 2 years focused on AI-driven products, demonstrating a proven track record of ideating, developing, and launching successful new products from concept to market
- Track record of leading successful product development (0 to 1) and market validation initiatives
- Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics platforms
- Experience working with or applying Large Language Models and understanding Gen AI is a plus
- Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively including to executive audiences
- Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight, demonstrating a high level of initiative and accountability
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
What the job involves
- We are looking for a visionary Principal Product Manager to lead the exploration and development of disruptive GenAI applications
- In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, test, and validate breakthrough innovations that could redefine our business model
- As a Principal Product Manager, you will be at the forefront of product development, partnering with leadership across product, engineering, and research to ensure the successful integration of new products into our portfolio
- Your mission is to move swiftly and strategically to find product-market fit for transformative ideas, driving significant impact on our company's growth and direction
- The role will directly report into the Chief Product Officer
- Develop, communicate, and execute a visionary product strategy and roadmap for disruptive Gen AI enabled products that aligns with the company's overarching business goals and enhances our market position
- Combine your deep technical understanding of what the technology is capable of, as well as its limitations, to define product strategy
- Lead the ideation, development, and market validation of innovative GenAI products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and research leadership, to ensure alignment and effective execution of product strategies
- Act as the primary interface between the innovation team and senior leadership, communicating progress, challenges, and opportunities effectively
- Develop and implement robust processes for testing and validating new product ideas, ensuring they meet customer needs and market demands
- Guide the incorporation of successful innovations into the broader product portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and scalability
- Drive cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing within the leadership team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and ML, to inform product development and strategic decisions
Our take
OLX group started as an alternative to Craigslist outside the US and has since ridden the wave of classifieds, e-commerce and marketplaces to become one the most prominent web platforms in the world.
Over 300 million people use an OLX group website every month. The company has managed to reach this level primarily through the acquisition and integration of emerging marketplaces that typically delight customers with their easy-use and quality range.
The company is now deepening its M&A strategy by integrating further marketplaces and inventories on behalf of its largest platforms, like OLX Autos. The business has already done $1B of revenue since operation.
While some brands have been flying high, others like the Russian-based Avito have become liabilities. Navigating these fluctuations in the fortunes of its ever growing portfolio of brands will continue to pose the biggest challenge for the group.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2009
$5m
SERIES C
Apr 2008
$13.5m
SERIES B
Total funding: $28.5m
Company HQ
Zuidas, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Christian Gisy
(CEO, not founder)Previously Non-Exec Director at Takko Fashion, Chairman and Non-Exec Director at atHomeGroup and was Co-Founder at playSports GmbH.
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