Director of Product

Why Scout24?

Scout24 is home of ImmoScout24, Germany's #1 for real estate. With ImmoScout24 we have been revolutionizing the real estate market in Germany and Austria for more than 25 years. Our goal is to build a digital ecosystem that brings homeowners, seekers, and agents together. Finding the right home and property is one of the most important decisions in life. So is your career #WorkingatScout24 means being part of a diverse and inclusive team of around 1100 colleagues and 58 nationalities. We embrace difference and celebrate individuality. By encouraging open mindedness and authenticity we enable a true learning culture and prepare the ground for personal development. Mistakes are a chance to grow and to innovate. Together we act proactively, strive for improvement, and take responsibility. We talk about success and challenge while treating each other with respect because we are #oneteam.

If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to see you joining us Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the job requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. Grow with us. Welcome home

Aside from our people and company culture we are offering awesome benefits that make Scout24 a great place to work

• Compensation: A competitive salary package and a bonus on top.
• Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model with three days of on-site work per week in the office, and you can organize the remaining days as you wish. We offer you 30 days of vacation per year.
• Work from abroad: We offer you the possibility to work from abroad for 10 days per year, subject to the business requirements of the company and team.
• Relocation: Our relocation agency supports you with your visa process and an attractive relocation package.
• Use our products: As an employee you can take advantage of our plus membership for tenants on ImmoScout24 to find a new place to live.
• Development: Dedicated learning time per month, online courses on our ScoutAcademy, regular book challenges, structured feedback, "Lunch & Learn"-Events and individual career paths to push your career to the next level.
• Have kids? We'll support you with a professional family service, which helps you to find a childcare center or offers emergency childcare.
• Furry feel good manager: Bring your dog to work (upon approval, as we prioritise the well-being of our employees and ensure that our dog policy is considerate of allergic individuals and prevents overcrowding on each office floor).
• Mobility: We subsidize public transport or Job Bikes.
• Commitment to sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We have clear environmental and climate protection goals and are involved in social activities and charitable organizations throughout the year. We live the diversity. Our theme weeks on diversity, mental well-being, and other social issues give us time and space to develop ourselves on DEI and sustainability.
• Pension scheme: We offer a company pension scheme and support your own contribution with an attractive subsidy.
• Most innovative office: Our office is barrier-free and in the heart of Berlin right at the central station. It was awarded for the most innovative office concept. We have an own gym with regular courses, napping room, rooftop terrace, organic coffee, cafeteria, 100% green electricity and a massage therapist that comes in once a week.
• Health: Life Situation Coaching, regular health check ups
• We are a tech company: We work with the latest technical tools and hardware.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity as we seek a Product Director for our Builders Platform department at ImmoScout24.

This role is pivotal in enhancing and optimizing the consumer search experience across the ImmoScout24 marketplace, as well as leading the development and improvement of our Android and iOS applications.

Additionally this role takes ownership of the core backend services our products are built upon. Your ability to engage directly with engineering teams on technical topics will be critical for success in the role.

How your role will look like:

• Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for search and mobile platforms, ensuring ImmoScout24 remains the market leader in property search.
• Drive the improvement of the consumer search experience, leveraging data-driven insights, user feedback, and industry best practices to enhance search functionality, filters, and user interface across all platforms.
• Lead the development and optimization of the Android and iOS applications, focusing on usability, performance, and feature enhancements to provide a seamless mobile experience for our users.
• Manage a team of product and technical leaders, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and alignment with company goals.
• Run the backend services that power the product org of ImmoScout24, specifically our identity platform, checkout systems, Listings and Geo services.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data analytics, marketing, and customer support, to align strategies, prioritize initiatives, and drive successful execution.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, user behavior, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in search and mobile experiences.
• Effectively communicate search and mobile strategies, initiatives, and results to executive leadership, fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with a significant portion in B2C-related roles, preferably in the online marketplaces or consumer search products.
• Proven track record of at least 3 years in a leadership roles (Head Of, Director or equivalent).
• Understanding of mobile application development, and user experience (UX) principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive optimization efforts.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to enhance search and mobile capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.
• Prior industry experience or academic degree in computer science, information systems or a technical field advantageous.
• Fluent in English and preferably in German
• Experience leveraging AI tools to drive problem-solving and productivity, maintaining effective human oversight and judgement.

We aim to further enhance the diversity of our company and support the professional development of people with disabilities. We have a disability representative who will assist you throughout the application process. If you require this support, please let us know in advance.