Senior Technical Product Manager

About the team:At SumUp, we empower millions of small businesses around the world with simple and intuitive financial solutions. Our Data Platform enables the analytics, insights, and data-driven products that drive smarter decisions and help our teams scale efficiently.We’re looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager – Data Platform to shape how data is ingested, stored, and accessed across SumUp. In this role, you'll combine technical depth with product vision to build high-impact platform capabilities that support teams company-wide.This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work closely with engineering, analytics, InfoSec, compliance, and internal data users to develop scalable workflows, evolve our Iceberg-based data lake, and enable self-service tools that unlock the full value of data at SumUp.What you’ll do:Lead discovery, prioritisation, and roadmap development for key Data Platform initiatives.Work closely with engineering, analytics, security, and compliance to design and implement scalable ingestion and storage solutions.Improve the resilience, reliability, and observability of the platform using data-driven insights and operational signals.Improve platform performance and reliability using operational signals and insights from data.Champion self-service tooling, automated schema handling, data lineage, and platform observability.Monitor and define key success indicators such as adoption, data freshness, latency, reliability, cost efficiency, and error rates.You’ll be great for this role if you:Have a proven track record of delivering impactful products in complex technical environments, and you thrive on turning ambiguity into clarity and direction.Bring hands-on experience in data, analytics or software engineering, allowing you to speak the language of engineers and build strong, collaborative partnerships.Use metrics such as reliability, latency and data freshness to inform decisions and continuously improve platform performance.Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, aligning teams around shared outcomes and influencing without authority.Can balance multiple priorities effectively, delivering short-term value while driving long-term platform strategy forward.Why you should join SumUp:🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup🧑‍🔬 We take learning and experimentation seriously with Hack Days every second Friday, and entire .🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2, for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education🚀 Enrolment onto our VSOP program: You will own a stake in SumUp’s future success💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions🔄 30 Days Sabbatical: Enjoy the unique opportunity to take a well-deserved break with our 30 days sabbatical benefit after completing 3 years of employment with SumUp🔗 Referral Bonus: Earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, relocation assistance, subsidised office lunchesSumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by Company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.About us:Be empowered to do more that matters.At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3, SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.Explore career opportunities with us and join a team driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision of creating a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Discover more about our vibrant and inclusive work culture and how we work on our , and follow our journey on and .Job Application TipWe recognise that candidates feel they need to meet % of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.