Product Manager - Startup - German speaker (Berlin)

<h3 class="p1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire</em></strong></span></h3> <h3><strong>Product Manager (m/f/d) – Berlin | Full-Time</strong></h3> <p class="p3"><strong>Work side-by-side with world-class founders (Timo, Leo, and Erik) to reinvent public procurement in Europe using AI.</strong></p> <h4><strong>About Forgent AI</strong></h4> <p class="p4">Forgent AI is building <span class="s2"><strong>domain-specific AI agents</strong></span> to fix one of Europe’s most complex and high-impact systems: <span class="s2"><strong>public procurement</strong></span>.</p> <p class="p4">This €2 trillion market is plagued by inefficiency, limited access, and lack of transparency — and we’re here to change that.</p> <p class="p4">Backed by <span class="s2"><strong>Cherry Ventures</strong></span> and leading angels from <span class="s2"><strong>OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic</strong></span>, our founding team has previously raised over €500M and built AI systems at global scale.</p> <p class="p4">In recent months, we’ve seen incredible early customer traction across diverse customer profiles. Now, we’re looking for an exceptional, technical product generalist to join our team and help us translate this momentum into a world-class product that solves our customers’ most complex problems.</p> <h4><strong>The Role</strong></h4> <p class="p4">This is a unique opportunity to join Forgent AI on the ground floor as our <span class="s2"><strong>first product hire</strong></span>.</p> <p class="p4">We’re looking for a <span class="s2"><strong>Product Manager</strong></span> who can own complex product and commercial problems end-to-end — operating at the intersection of our customers, technology, and business. You’ll partner directly with the founders and engineering team, shaping both your role and the company’s product culture as we scale.</p> <h4><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>End-to-End Ownership:</strong></span> Lead the lifecycle of core product initiatives from discovery to launch and iteration, partnering directly with engineering to ship world-class AI products.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Tackle Unsolved AI Problems:</strong></span> Dive deep into complex, unsolved AI challenges—figuring out how to build and scale agents for high-stakes enterprise workflows.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Engage Strategic Customers:</strong></span> Work directly with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and become a trusted partner.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Shape the Product Roadmap:</strong></span> Collaborate with customers, founders, and engineers to scope new features, define product direction, and prioritize the roadmap.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Make AI Useful:</strong></span> Apply hands-on technical know-how (prompt engineering, context management, AI evaluations) to make cutting-edge AI valuable for real-world workflows.</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>You’ll Thrive Here If You…</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Have </span><strong>2–4 years</strong><span class="s1"> of experience in </span><strong>product management, software engineering, or a related field</strong><span class="s1">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Hold a <span class="s1"><strong>technical background</strong></span> (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Are <span class="s1"><strong>customer-obsessed</strong></span>, with a deep understanding of user pain points and how AI can drive value.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Thrive in <span class="s1"><strong>ambiguous, fast-paced environments</strong></span> where you help build the playbook, not just follow one.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Are a <span class="s1"><strong>strong communicator</strong></span>, skilled at using both qualitative and quantitative reasoning.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Are <span class="s1"><strong>based in Berlin</strong></span> (or open to relocating).</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Speak </span><strong>fluent English and German</strong><span class="s1">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><strong>Bonus:</strong><span class="s1"> Experience with </span><strong>AI/LLMs</strong><span class="s1"> or </span><strong>B2B enterprise software</strong><span class="s1">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>What’s In It for You</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p class="p1">Work side-by-side with <span class="s1"><strong>top-tier founders</strong></span> and shape a company before it scales.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Full exposure to <span class="s1"><strong>early-stage company building</strong></span> — from product to fundraising.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Fast track</strong></span> to leading a core product area.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"><strong>Competitive compensation</strong><span class="s1">, including equity.</span></p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Join an <span class="s1"><strong>AI-first company</strong></span> tackling a mission that matters.</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p4">Learn more here: <a href="https://wandering-cesium-d4e.notion.site/Join-Forgent-AI-Build-What-Matters-1cbf2cd93df980b8bcfbc6edbad28df2"><em>Why join Forgent AI?</em></a></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>