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We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams and it's one of our biggest secrets of success.
We are transforming the manufacturing industry and are on the lookout for the makers, the doers and the re-thinkers!
Protolabs Network provides engineers and designers access to more than 250 extensively vetted manufacturing partners. As part of Protolabs’ global services, we specialize in on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication. Trusted by some of the most innovative companies in the world (NASA, HP, Audi and more), we are the world’s fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing solution. Some of the parts we’ve produced are even floating in space!As a Senior Product Manager, you will report to our Head of Product and work in a team of 4 product managers and 4 product designers.
You will collaborate with our data engineers and software engineers on a daily basis to continuously deliver features that provide value to our customers and manufacturing partners.You will closely familiarise yourself with the sourcing side of our platform and the relevant data. You will be responsible for the way we allocate orders to the right manufacturing partner and the flows that our manufacturing partners use to interact with the orders on our platform. Overall, you'll have a major impact on how our B2B product develops and will help us continuously drive product management excellence.We maintain a fast-paced development culture that has been focused on results-over-process for the past 10 years. Do you want to join an empowered product team and build the right tools for our customers and manufacturing partners? Then hit apply below!
What you'll do:
- Solve challenging problems in regard to matching customer demand with our supply network ensuring efficiency of the allocation logic, improving the time/cost to source, and maximizing engagement of the supply network
- Coordinate and conduct user and market research to ensure we solve our manufacturing partners’ most important problems
- Treat our network of manufacturing partners as customers and lead the development process from user research & requirement gathering to development & launch
- Ensure that your product team stays on the right course, removes obstacles and make sure they avoid distractions to help us successfully hit our company OKRs
- Partner with another product manager in leading a cross-functional product team until the team has become mature enough to branch into two autonomous teams
- Help the Head of Product to coach less experienced team members and the wider organization on good product management and software development practices
- Ultimately, you will be building a world-changing service that aligns with our broader company strategy (…come and ask us about it!)
What it takes:
- 4+ years of Product Management experience and a track record of problem solving in a complex operational setting and a dynamic environment of two companies merging
- Experience with growing a marketplace and / or platforms in a two-sided market
- Experience working with a team of software engineers and designers and ability to fluently prioritize tasks in response to commitments
- User-centric, analytical mindset, and leadership skills when working closely with technical teams
- Great communication skills with stakeholders and management
- Knowledge and experience with dual track agile product management
Why Protolabs?
- Part of our incredible journey is clearly down to our amazing team, and we strongly believe in giving people a space to truly, authentically be themselves. We also believe that treating our employees well and sprinkling a great place to work with some nice perks, makes it a little sweeter!
- Annual company bonus. We celebrate success together! Employees are not only rewarded for their achievements but also for contributing to the overall success of the business
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements! (we try to accommodate where it’s possible, so feel free to ask us more about this)
- Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more
- Doggo-friendly office. We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office
- Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration
- Dedicate 20% of your work time to learning or joining projects! Whether that’s one of our ERGs or time spent on our in-house LEARN platform. From 3D printing to woodworking - there’s something for everything.
- Regular team events, socials and annual regional team trip
- Follow us on Instagram to see what Life at Protolabs is all about!
What to expect in the hiring processInitial callKick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partners, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know Hiring ManagerA deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for and for you to get to know one another Take home challenge or presentationPut your skills to the test. Depending on the role, you may be asked to work on a take-home challenge or a presentation to us.
We know this won't show us all of your talents, but we can get a nice insight into how you work and vice versa.Team MeetingIn most scenarios, you’ll get to meet your teammates or a member of the leadership team. This is a great chance for us to see how you fit into the wider organisationMeet the culture ambassadorsOur culture is unique and so are you! Check your ego at the door because these cats are not interested in whether you're the best engineer. We want to hear all about the things that get you out of bed each morning, the special interests you have or random skills that you can teach us.
Now's the time to show us your authentic self, no holding back. This is also your chance to ask about the behaviours that make us who we are, warts and all - because hiring is a two-way street!Apply for this job
