About Talixo Talixo is the world's leading operator of pre-booked transfers, working with the biggest brands in travel. We partner with fleets in 1,100+ cities and 130+ countries worldwide to provide travellers with reliable, high-quality rides, making their journeys easier and more enjoyable, from door to door. Since 2012, we've been helping travel brands create more connected journeys, and we're looking for people willing to go the extra mile. Operating across two key locations: Krakow and Berlin, our cohesive teams - IT, Operations, Fleet, Pricing, Sales, Finance and HR - drive technological innovation, operational excellence, and organisational development. With a shared focus on refining processes and enhancing technology, while spearheading strategic growth initiatives, we seamlessly contribute to our collective success. We're seeking a passionate and pragmatic Head of Product to spearhead our product strategy, build a world-class product team, and drive the evolution of our cutting-edge platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our product and make a tangible difference in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. This is a hybrid position based in Krakow, with the expectation of regular in-office presence & collaboration. Responsibilities: Lead and Define: Develop and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning it with Talixo's overall business objectives. Build and Scale: Implement and nurture a dedicated product organization within our existing structure, transitioning from stakeholder-managed product to a focused product team. Get Your Hands Dirty: Initially, you'll be both a strategic leader and a hands-on Product Manager, diving into the details to understand our product deeply and drive early wins. As the team grows, you'll transition to a more strategic focus. Conquer Complexity: Take ownership of defining and delivering crucial projects, such as our new pricing system, utilizing methodologies that ensure comprehensive and efficient execution. Navigate Stakeholders: Effectively manage and influence key stakeholders across the organization, even in a "non-product-centric" environment, building strong relationships and fostering a shared understanding of the product vision. Establish Foundations: Lead the creation of a comprehensive knowledge base to empower the entire organization with product understanding. Prioritize and Execute: Ability to prioritize a high volume of opportunities, distilling the critical path and driving rapid yet diligent progress. Embrace the Scale-Up: Thrive in a high-growth environment with evolving processes and documentation, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach. Requirements: Extensive Product Experience: 10+ years of product management experience within scale-up companies. We're open to two exciting paths: A current Product Head eager to roll up their sleeves and initially function as a partial Product Manager. A highly experienced Product Manager ready for an official upgrade, bringing significant team management experience and a deep understanding of building product teams. Organizational Builder: Proven experience in implementing and launching a product organization within a company where the product was previously managed by stakeholders. Scale-Up DNA: A strong track record in startup/scale-up environments characterized by rapid growth and evolving structures. Technical Familiarity: Experience working with tech stacks and architectures similar to ours, including mobile GPS tracking apps, Supply Saa S tools, pricing (dynamic and yield management), dispatching, customer Saa S tools, whitelabeling, and API integrations. Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and delivering critical organizational projects, with a strong understanding of effective definition and specification methodologies. Stakeholder Management Prowess: Experience in effectively managing and influencing key stakeholders in organizations where product may not have been the central focus. Knowledge Architect: Experience in building or planning the development of a comprehensive knowledge base. Tech Savvy: Familiarity with our tech stack (Django/Python, REACT) and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce) is a significant plus. Your Character & Soft Skills: Positive Catalyst: A motivating and enthusiastic leader who can inspire developers and business stakeholders alike, acting as a true ambassador for the Talixo product. Product Enthusiast: Genuine enthusiasm for Talixo's product, the mobility industry, web technology, and the travel sector. Pragmatic Problem Solver: A results-oriented individual who can understand business needs and develop tech-effective solutions that meet requirements without unnecessary complexity. Growth Mindset: Eager to learn and solve complex challenges, viewing the scale and complexity of our product as an exciting opportunity. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Hands-on and willing to tackle both strategic and operational tasks, including process and product documentation, and stakeholder education. Master of Prioritization: Exceptional ability to prioritize effectively, identify the critical path, and focus efforts on the most impactful initiatives. Fast and Diligent Thinker: Capable of driving speed in product management while maintaining the necessary diligence for proper execution. Results-Oriented: A strong sense of urgency and a "willing to go the extra mile" attitude, committed to Talixo's success. What we offer: Competitive salary package. High impact and interaction with senior leadership. Growth potential within a rapidly expanding company. Additional benefits such: My Benefit cafeteria, Private Medical Healthcare. Collaborative work environment, and work within an intercultural and diverse teams, speaking over 15 different languages. Our office is located in the city center, within walking distance to the main market square and Krakow Main station.
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