Product Manager Team Lead - Fresh Produce (f/m/d)

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup with global reach, founded in Munich, Germany and now expanding internationally with our newest office in Houston, Texas. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone

Product Manager Team Lead - Fresh Produce (f/m/d)

• Starting date: As soon as possible

• Yearly Salary: €90,000 - €100,000 (fixed range, annual gross)

• Stock Options: €40,000 - €80,000

• Work model: Full-time, Hybrid (Munich, Germany)

• Travel: Required, Between 0-2 days per month

Your role

As Product Manager Team Lead, you drive the discovery and definition of product strategy for our fresh produce products. This involves both individual contribution and leading a team of product managers responsible for translating user needs into clear product requirements and roadmaps, ensuring accountability for development outcomes. You lead product definition and delivery for our AI-powered imaging line in fresh produce, collaborating closely with the PM team, and leads in business, engineering, and operations. Success requires strong customer empathy, clear communication, and influential leadership.

Your day to day

On a typical day you will:

• Lead and mentor PMs.

• Engage customers on product opportunities and pain points.

• Plan resources and hiring strategy.

• Improve PM tools and processes.

• Define, refine, and review features and requirements against business needs.

• Synchronize delivery schedules with customer expectations, business, and development teams.

• Effectively communicate product status and roadmap to stakeholders.

• Secure stakeholder alignment on new initiatives for maximum business impact.

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty

• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving

• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together

Product Discovery & Definition

• Maximizing product value through qualitative & quantitative exploration; capability to interview customers fluently in English and Spanish.

• Develop concise product requirements and documentation, leveraging expertise in industrial automation & machine vision.

• Effectively engage stakeholders, translating feedback into development direction.

• Creating inspiring, aligned product roadmaps

• Knowhow in best practices for product management

Leadership

• Align engineering team priorities with company goals.

• Resolve conflicts between user needs and technical feasibility.

• Facilitate quick, informed decision-making through clear communication, feedback digestion, and synthesis.

• Secure stakeholder buy-in for tactical product execution plans.

• Mentor a diverse, experienced team of product managers, focusing on growth in areas like hardware and industrial automation.

• You have experience taking full accountability for product outcomes.

Language Expertise

• You’re fully fluent in both English and Spanish, with Spanish being a must-have for the role.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

Leadership Expertise

• You have prior experience people-managing product managers and/or engineers.

• You have experience driving strategy for industrial automation products.

Technological Expertise

• You have experience delivering industrial automation in the food sector as a product manager, specifically in fresh produce.

• You have experience with grading machinery, specifically machinery that uses vision sensors.

• You have experience maturing such machinery to reach critical certification and compliance requirements across multiple geographies such as EU, US, Asia, and/or LATAM.

• You have experience building technology that relies on sophisticated software and hardware infrastructure.

Language Expertise

• Additional fluency in Italian, Portuguese, or German are strong differentiators.

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.

• Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.

• Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.

• Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.

• Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.

• Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

• Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.

• WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!

• 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.

• Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.

• Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll be free to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you. 

Your team

As a Product Manager Team Lead, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work and challenges here: www.orbem.ai 

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!