Description We are a growing SaaS start-up with an international team that brings maritime workforce management into the 21st century Backed by strong investor support and with a growing base of paying customers, we’re passionate about solving overlooked problems in the maritime industry. Over 90% of global trade depends on ships, and the 2 million mission-critical seafarers who operate them spend months at sea to keep our economy running. At Tilla, we’re dedicated to improving their lives and the processes that support them. Our platform eliminates inefficiencies in crew logistics, streamlining collaboration between operators and seafarers. By doing so, we make crew operations more humane and efficient. Your mission As the Lead Product Manager / Head of Product at Tilla, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our product roadmap while taking a hands-on approach to managing its development and delivery. You will be a critical bridge between customers, stakeholders, and the engineering team, shaping a product that truly resonates with users and provides long-term value. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, agile team, can dive deep into the details, and also take a strategic, long-term view to build a robust product function. Product Strategy and Vision Co-develop the product vision, working closely with co-founders to align it with the company’s overall mission and goals. Build and continuously refine a product roadmap informed by customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. Execution and Delivery Take ownership of end-to-end product development, from discovery to delivery. Translate high-level goals into detailed requirements and user stories for engineering and design. Prioritize effectively, balancing immediate business needs with long-term product scalability. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the key liaison between other stakeholders and the product team. Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure alignment and successful product launches. Team Leadership and Process Building Set the foundation for a world-class product function by developing processes for discovery, design, prioritization, and delivery. Take a hands-on role in hiring, mentoring, and growing a small but high-impact product team. Your profile Product Skills Significant experience in product management roles, ideally in a data-heavy, complex B2B SaaS environment. Proven track record of building and delivering high-quality, user-centric products in a fast-paced start-up-to-scale-up setting. Strong technical understanding to collaborate effectively with engineers and contribute to technical discussions. Experience with agile methodologies and building lightweight but effective processes. Data-driven decision-maker, comfortable balancing analytics with qualitative insights. Personality and Leadership Hands-on and detail-oriented but able to step back and think strategically. An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and experimentation. Strong communicator who can inspire and align teams across functions. Empathetic toward users and skilled at translating their needs into impactful product decisions. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities. Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills. Why us? A competitive compensation package equity. Opportunity to revolutionize mission-critical processes in a global key industry. A fast-growing startup environment with ample room to grow personally and professionally. Open to hybrid and remote work – you decide where you want to work. A diverse and fun team with frequent opportunities to meet in person. Preferred hardware of your choice at your disposal. If based in Germany, access to an urban mobility package for professional and personal use.