Product Manager

Coolgradient is a fast-growing green-tech start-up with a clear vision to make our digital footprint more sustainable. 

Why?

Every swipe, every like, every TikTok video we upload, every Zoom call we have, every Netflix video we watch, or everything we buy online is all processed and depends on… data centers. However, these data centers consume large amounts of energy due to the underlying technology we use every day all day.

How?
We have developed an AI-based analytics platform that captures the entire data center (DC) infrastructure - "from roof to room" - to bring the whole DC into a more optimal state. Saving energy and increasing reliability that results in a more sustainable data center in countries like Germany, France, Switzerland, UK, Ireland and The Netherlands.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Manager to join our dynamic product development team. As a Product Manager at Coolgradient, you will be critical in defining, developing, and scaling a brand-new B2B SaaS platform. This platform will leverage the latest advancements in AI, including personalized (conversational) interfaces and complex machine-learning models subject to physics. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to bring this innovative product to market.

Since this platform is brand new and ground-breaking for the market we focus on, it’s paramount that you really ‘own’ the problem and solution. Visualizing a future that people are unaware of but is a no-brainer for them to reach out to.

Additionally you will

Vision and Strategy:

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a highly technical B2B SaaS platform. Ensure alignment with business goals and market needs.
• Develop a compelling, lofty yet attainable product vision, future-oriented, and grounded in solving evident user problems.
• Communicate this vision effectively to inspire and align the team and stakeholders.

Requirement Gathering:

• Collect and prioritize product and customer requirements. Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable product specifications and user stories.
• Use storytelling techniques to articulate the product vision and strategy, making it relatable and engaging for all stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and customer support teams to coordinate efforts and ensure successful product delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring all voices are heard and valued in the product development process.

User Feedback and Iteration:

• Gather and analyze user feedback, track key performance metrics, and iterate on the product to continuously improve it.
• Implement feedback loops to ensure the product evolves based on user needs and preferences.

AI and Machine Learning Integration:

• Understand and actively translate (the latest) AI/ML technologies into our product vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Stay updated with the latest AI/ML advancements to incorporate relevant technologies into the product.

Market Research and Competitive Analysis:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Use data-driven decision-making while balancing it with visionary and gut-based insights to guide product developmen

Education:

• Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. If your education relates to product design and management, but you have a proven passion for/ experience in industrial environments with complex physics and AI/ML, we also encourage you to respond.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a strong background in B2B SaaS products.
• Proven experience in managing technical products or platforms from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of (physical) industrial and technical domains, with experience in AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Familiarity with large language models, conversational AI, and machine learning.
• Experience in the data center domain is a big plus.
• Experience with physics and machine learning is a plus.

• Strong and personally developed vision of building and scaling successful (SaaS) products.
• Mastering the essential concepts for building successful products, from problem validation to affinity mapping, prioritization, and product pricing strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements.
• Proficiency with product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana.
• Experience with agile methodologies and iterative development processes.
• Visionary thinker with a strategic mindset.
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Strong advocate for user experience and customer satisfaction.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about product development and eager to grow and learn within the role.
• Enthusiastic about solving complex challenges in an innovative, AI-driven B2B SaaS environment.
• Open to feedback, coachable, and driven by continuous improvement.

Perks

• Working on making the world of data centers more sustainable
• Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, holiday allowance, and disability insurance.
• Our goal is to increase our impact and grow. We want you to grow with us and offer an Employee Stock Option Plan.
• A hybrid home-office-remote policy with flexible working hours where we value your regular presence to enjoy team dynamics, but we like to support the flexibility that fits your daily rhythm and preference.
• Lots of mobility options, where we provide a lease car, public transportation subscription, or company bike, or we’ll reimburse your travels when you prefer to use your own means of mobility.
• Lots of opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Join activities like meetups or (business) events.
• Work abroad with the team, where we combine good weather, a great environment, and good food.
• And above all: a fun and enthusiastic team that values a diverse and transparent culture.

Visa

At our company, we highly appreciate and encourage diversity. We believe it is crucial to achieving success and being the responsible company we want to be. However, our company currently cannot sponsor any work visas.