Director of Product Development (Physical Products)

What You\’ll do:

• You will lead, grow, and develop a team of approximately 25 people – fantastic product developers, engineers, project managers and designers to develop the best sleep products in the industry.
• You will directly report to the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Manuel Müller and together have a strategic view on product development process to maximize the efficiency, minimize costs and improve the value of Emma products.
• You will manage the collaboration with international suppliers by developing the best products with the highest quality in the shortest time frames.
• You will work on successfullaunching of new products throughout different markets and countries.
• You will generate insights by developing a close and deep understanding of the industry, production lines, materials, and suppliers.
• You will think outside of the box, finding ideas to elevate the product portfolio of Emma and improve people’s sleep.

Who we are looking for:

• You have More than 10 years of experience in product development or engineering of physical products. Preferably some experience within a start/scale-up environment.
• You have successfully completed your studies in a relevant course with strong achievements (product development, project management, engineering).
• You have experience in leading multi-functional high-performing teams.
• You are fascinated by sleep, foams, springs, and fast scalable business models.
• You are fluent in English.

What we offer:

• A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
• The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team.
• Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you\’ll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA.
• To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events.

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