Senior Product Manager

Hey, You Nice to meet you

As the super-platform for non-professional soccer in Europe, we bring pro-level experiences (news, data, gamification) to the mega-community of +190 million footballers and soccer fans.

We are a startup founded in 2021 in Cologne, Germany - our team consists of 40+ smart and "hungry" members working on Prematch in our offices in Cologne and Berlin (Marketing & Business Team) or remotely across Europe (Tech & Product Team).

We are supported by partners like Krombacher, Flaschenpost, Scalable Capital and DAZN, but there are still 1-2 bangers in the pipeline that you can be excited about Furthermore, we are supported by successful investors like Ralf Reichert, the CEO of ESL or the entrepreneur Verena Pausder.

Already a good match if you....

• being based in Berlin or Cologne (or nearby) would be ideal for us – remote within the EU might also be an option, happy to discuss
• know the product management game - this role won't be new to you
• bring experience with social or mobile products
• have a passion for football or team sports

… That fits already? Then you should read on.

Main information

• Top office in Cologne/Berlin + option to work remotely up to 3 days a week
• Start: Immediately (flexible start)
• Scope: full time
• Area of Responsibility: Product & Business
• Quick, easy & transparent application process

For this we need you

• growing our platform usage – both strategically and operationally
• leading and inspiring a cross-functional team to ship high-quality features and improvements
• shaping and driving a clear, scalable product strategy for our Prematch app
• taking the platform to the next level in usage, interaction, and network effects
• pushing continuous product discovery and fast-paced delivery
• ensuring strong execution and alignment across teams and stakeholders

…Still exciting? Continue here.

Your mission

• Continuously improve our product processes and ensure efficient workflows
• Define and execute the product roadmap in alignment with our overall business goals
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between engineers, designers, and other teams
• Lead discovery efforts and conduct user research for both existing and new features
• Monitor and analyze product performance, user feedback, and market trends to support data-driven decisions
• Create transparency and clarity across the team to improve alignment and execution

What else might be part of your role

• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving product-related issues
• Maintain product analytics and performance dashboards
• Define, run, and evaluate A/B tests to continuously improve features

What do you need

• 7+ years in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (either leading ICs or managing teams)
• Familiarity with grassroots football
• Proven track record of shipping successful products, ideally mobile apps
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to motivate others, especially during high-pressure phases
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Willingness to stay hands-on and dive into the details when needed
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (German being a plus)

Advantage but not a must

• Experience with social networks and growth strategies
• Technical background or understanding of mobile app development

Why us?

• Be part of it from the start – Shape how Prematch grows and transforms amateur football.
• Competitive salary that you can be proud of.
• Employee participation (VSOP) — directly benefit from the company's success.
• Three cool offices in Cologne, Berlin, and London — true startup vibes to work and grow together. Want to visit another office? We support that too
• Homeoffice — depending on your distance to the office, you work 1–3 days a week onsite and the rest flexibly remote ( working from home at the start and end of the week is quite popular ) — whatever suits you best. Tech & Product roles sometimes offer 100% remote.
• Remote, even from afar — Whether it's a week of sunshine abroad or a few days with family — we allow flexible work from outside your usual location.
• Team spirit — whether in the office or at home, we use cool tools and a virtual office to keep the team tightly connected.
• Modern IT equipment — We provide the tools and devices you need to be productive.
• 27 vacation days per year — For your rest and to recharge. Plus special arrangements if you're a parent, so you can better balance family and relaxation.
• Team events at our locations — Whether after work in Cologne, Berlin, or London: we regularly bring teams together to connect and grow stronger.
• Offsites with the whole team — Four days out of the daily grind with the entire team: trips, brainstorming, onsite collaboration, and real team spirit.

Right up your alley?

Then let's not waste any time

All we need is your current CV (we like it easy) You can easily submit more information about yourself in our short application form. Lisa will then get in touch with you. We are all very relaxed - so feel free to start directly with the "you"

We can't wait to learn more about you

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