Head of Product Management – Products and Media Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a team of around 20 employees in a professional and disciplinary manner.

• Oversee and enhance the continuing education portfolio, aligning it with market demands, customer needs, commercial viability, and strategic business goals.

• Take charge of the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to market launch, optimization, and portfolio rationalization.

• Ensure compliance with AZAV regulations in product development and approval, while also maintaining the quality of product concepts, curricula, and calculations.

• Implement systematic market, trend, and topic scouting processes.

• Make informed decisions regarding products and portfolio management.

• Advance data- and KPI-driven product management practices.

• Provide transparency concerning product demand, quality, commercial viability, and future opportunities.

• Contribute to the transformation into an integrated products and media division.

• Collaborate closely with Media Management, Campus, and other key stakeholders.

• Report directly to Executive Management and the Board.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in leadership roles.

• Extensive background in product management, particularly in portfolio development, product development, and Product Lifecycle Management.

• Deep understanding of the education market.

• Familiarity with publicly funded continuing education.

• Ideally, knowledge of the AZAV framework and its approval processes.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

• Experience dealing with data, KPIs, and financial performance metrics.

• Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and managing complex products across various specialist departments.

• Strong change management capabilities and experience in transformation and organizational development.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to make decisive choices in uncertain situations.

• Ability to synthesize diverse perspectives and work collaboratively in a dual-leadership structure.

• Interest in digital learning environments, AI, and innovative educational formats.

• Knowledge of modern market and competitive analysis techniques.

• Confidence in engaging with senior management and Board-level stakeholders.

• Experience in cross-organizational change initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Options for remote work.

• Sabbatical opportunities.

• Up to 180 days of work abroad.

• Vacation and workation options at our seminar centers in Berlin and Pommritz.

• Numerous offers and discounts via Corporate Benefits.

• Participation in company running events.

• Access to sports and relaxation programs through Voiio.

• JobRad bicycle leasing.

• Corporate fitness membership with EGYM Wellpass.

• Yoga retreats available.

• Dietary supplements provided.

• Ergonomic workplace equipment.

• Coaching and counseling services offered.

• A variety of training opportunities available.

• Three dedicated professional development days.

• Personalized professional and personal development paths.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning.

• Team development programs available.

• Leadership Management Program offered.

• Use of Microsoft 365 with Copilot.

• Excellent work-life balance.

• Paid leave for caring for sick children.

• Family vacations at our seminar centers.

• Paid special leave for caring for relatives.

• Digital childcare and tutoring services through Voiio.

• A warm and supportive work culture with colleagues.

• Annual celebrations organized.

• Mindful meeting culture promoted.

• Onboarding seminars and support from onboarding buddies.

• A culture that encourages learning from mistakes and providing feedback.

• Autonomy in your work responsibilities.

• Engagement in meaningful work with social impact.

• Commitment to the common good with a focus on sustainability.

• Participation in Herzensprojekte by WBS GRUPPE charitable donation initiatives.