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CCheckmk
Munich, Germany3 months ago
Grade
Lead
Work format
Remote, Onsite
English level
C1, advanced
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Thousands of companies rely on Checkmk to detect problems before their users do. This requires both: robust infrastructure monitoring, from operating systems and networks, databases and virtualization to the cloud, and expanding observability (Observability) with metrics, logs, and, in the future, traces for the same administrators and SREs.
You will be in charge of this. You will take over a team of three product managers, who currently report directly to the VP of Product. You will fill an open fourth position, and you will be the sponsor for initiatives related to monitoring and observability. Your colleagues are other heads of Product Management.
Tired of environments where product management primarily consists of transforming sales requests into tickets? Our PMs talk to users themselves, dive deep into technology, and decide what will be built. Protecting this is part of your job.
Agile team embodying autonomy and rapid decision-making in flat hierarchies. A unique corporate culture where we value equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You will lead and develop three product managers. One position is open, with more expected next year. You will independently manage the hiring process, from defining the role to the final decision. You will coach the craft: discovery, prioritization, collaboration with development, and the ability to say "no" so that the decision is not revisited later. You will set clear goals, provide actionable feedback, and conduct honest performance conversations. You will represent your team and its priorities to development, sales, support, and consulting.
Responsibility for Initiatives You will be the sponsor for initiatives in your domain, meaning major product projects that we plan, budget, and prioritize each year. You will accompany them from the initial problem definition to actual usage after release, not just until the release date. You will stay close to the work: user interviews, discovery, competitive analysis, and personal use of the product. You will align with development leadership on scope, order, and what will be excluded when the release date arrives. You will use data from user conversations, the market, and your own data for annual planning.
Experience leading product teams. Direct management experience is ideal; a small team or a solid mentoring history can also be suitable. A strong technical foundation in IT infrastructure, networks, cloud technologies, and containers. You will be able to hold conversations with developers and SREs. Experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in an Agile environment for products targeting technical audiences. You make data-driven decisions. You talk to users yourself and can explain why you excluded something. Very good knowledge of English. German is a plus.
And at least one of the following None of these points are exclusion criteria on their own. Together, they describe the technical foundation for this role. Therefore, bring at least one of them with you and be prepared to quickly learn the others: Hands-on experience with monitoring or observability tools such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, or Elastic Stack. Experience as a System Administrator, SRE, or Systems Engineer before transitioning into product management. A talent for quickly learning unfamiliar technologies through documentation, lab setups, or an hour of conversation with someone from development, and making product decisions based on this.
An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of a dynamic, fast-growing technology company, and to grow with the tasks and responsibilities. Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. Workation: we offer the opportunity to work for 6 weeks within the EU, for example, to extend your vacation. With diverse sports and wellness offerings from Wellpass, you can choose from over 9,000 options. A wide range of training and development opportunities. Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and office in one of Munich's most beautiful central districts. Attractive salary. Regular company-wide events (company trips, team events, Checkmk conference, after-party, and more) in a family atmosphere.
Thousands of companies rely on Checkmk to detect problems before their users do. This requires both: robust infrastructure monitoring, from operating systems and networks, databases and virtualization to the cloud, and expanding observability (Observability) with metrics, logs, and, in the future, traces for the same administrators and SREs.
You will be in charge of this. You will take over a team of three product managers, who currently report directly to the VP of Product. You will fill an open fourth position, and you will be the sponsor for initiatives related to monitoring and observability. Your colleagues are other heads of Product Management.
Tired of environments where product management primarily consists of transforming sales requests into tickets? Our PMs talk to users themselves, dive deep into technology, and decide what will be built. Protecting this is part of your job.
Team Leadership You will lead and develop three product managers. One position is open, with more expected next year. You will independently manage the hiring process, from defining the role to the final decision. You will coach the craft: discovery, prioritization, collaboration with development, and the ability to say "no" so that the decision is not revisited later. You will set clear goals, provide actionable feedback, and conduct honest performance conversations. You will represent your team and its priorities to development, sales, support, and consulting.
Responsibility for Initiatives You will be the sponsor for initiatives in your domain, meaning major product projects that we plan, budget, and prioritize each year. You will accompany them from the initial problem definition to actual usage after release, not just until the release date. You will stay close to the work: user interviews, discovery, competitive analysis, and personal use of the product. You will align with development leadership on scope, order, and what will be excluded when the release date arrives. You will use data from user conversations, the market, and your own data for annual planning.
Experience leading product teams. Direct management experience is ideal; a small team or a solid mentoring history can also be suitable. A strong technical foundation in IT infrastructure, networks, cloud technologies, and containers. You will be able to hold conversations with developers and SREs. Experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in an Agile environment for products targeting technical audiences. You make data-driven decisions. You talk to users yourself and can explain why you excluded something. Very good knowledge of English. German is a plus.
And at least one of the following None of these points are exclusion criteria on their own. Together, they describe the technical foundation for this role. Therefore, bring at least one of them with you and be prepared to quickly learn the others: Hands-on experience with monitoring or observability tools such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, or Elastic Stack. Experience as a System Administrator, SRE, or Systems Engineer before transitioning into product management. A talent for quickly learning unfamiliar technologies through documentation, lab setups, or an hour of conversation with someone from development, and making product decisions based on this.
An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of a dynamic, fast-growing technology company, and to grow with the tasks and responsibilities. Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. Workation: we offer the opportunity to work for 6 weeks within the EU, for example, to extend your vacation. With diverse sports and wellness offerings from Wellpass, you can choose from over 9,000 options. Agile team embodying autonomy and rapid decision-making in flat hierarchies. A unique corporate culture where we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. A wide range of training and development opportunities. Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and office in one of Munich's most beautiful central districts. Attractive salary. Regular company-wide events (company trips, team events, Checkmk conference, after-party, and more) in a family atmosphere.
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