Head of Product - VC Backed start up (Munich)

<h3 class="p1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire</em></strong></span></h3> <div id="model-response-message-contentr_14b395153c54681c" class="markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response"> <h2 data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Head of Product (f/m/d)</strong></h2> <p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> Munich (Hybrid)</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">Our mission is to improve the everyday work life of millions of people. We’re looking for bright minds to join the IT revolution and help us build Europe’s #1 IT operating system.</p> <p data-path-to-node="5">Founded in March 2023, <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="23">deeploi</strong> is backed by leading European investors including Atomico and Cherry Ventures. Our goal is to redefine the way IT works.</p> <p data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">IT as a Service – not as a struggle:</strong> with our platform, we offer an all-in-one IT solution combined with premium support. From user onboarding and offboarding to helpdesk support, cybersecurity, and device management – deeploi covers the full scope of a company’s IT operations.</p> <p data-path-to-node="7">We’re looking for a hands-on <strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="29">Head of Product</strong> to lead our product function into the next phase of growth. You’ll work closely with the founders and across teams to shape the product vision, align stakeholders, and deliver a platform that hundreds of companies already rely on every day.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Your responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Own the roadmap:</strong> Lead the product function, align the organization around what to build and why, and ensure we deliver high-impact features.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Partnership:</strong> Partner with the CPTO to shape and evolve the product vision and strategy.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Excellence:</strong> Build lightweight processes that keep a fast-moving team coordinated without adding unnecessary friction.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cross-functional Alignment:</strong> Align Engineering, Operations, and customers around clear goals and success metrics that make progress visible to everyone.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication:</strong> Clearly articulate the product direction across the entire company.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">AI Integration:</strong> Define where AI creates real value in our product and take it from initial concept to shipped feature.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">Your profile</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leadership Experience:</strong> You have senior product leadership experience at a growth-stage company.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Hands-on Mentality:</strong> You are a generalist and a "doer" who handles what is required, not just what is expected.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ops-Tech Background:</strong> Experience in environments where software meets real-world operations (beyond pure-play SaaS).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Literacy:</strong> Technical enough to collaborate meaningfully with engineers on architecture and trade-offs.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Proven Track Record:</strong> You’ve successfully taken over an existing product function before and leveled it up.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Effective Communicator:</strong> Strong ability to align diverse teams around a shared direction.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">AI Savvy:</strong> A clear view on where AI creates actual product value today, backed by features you’ve successfully shipped.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,7,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">Languages:</strong> Fluent English (written and spoken). German is a plus.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">Why us?</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">High-Growth Environment:</strong> Be part of a small, rapidly growing team in Berlin and Munich with big ambitions and backing from top European VCs (Atomico, Cherry Ventures).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Impact:</strong> Join the IT revolution and help us build the most compelling IT Management Platform on the market.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ownership:</strong> High responsibility and ownership from day one.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Compensation:</strong> Attractive package, including a virtual share package (VSOP).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Benefits:</strong> Hybrid work setup, Urban Sports Club membership or public transport ticket, and well-equipped offices in Munich and Berlin.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.</span></em></p></div>