Indizen Optical Technologies (IOT) is looking for a Head of Product Management in order to create cutting-edge products that meet the needs of the ophtalmic industry.
The Role
As a Head of Product you will play a strategic role in the future of the company. You’ll ensure that the entire company understands the vision and direction for the product, communicating and reinforcing that strategy across teams. You will be an inspirational ambassador of the IOT product suite, which will underpin IOT’s accelerated growth.
About IOT
IOT wants to become the premier provider of disruptive and customized innovations in the ophtalmic industry for both companies and labs. To specialize in cutting-edge technologies, products, and services that add value to businesses, boosting innovation, excellence, and success in the optical solutions industry. They will do it together with the Head of Product.
Currently, IOT offices are located in the heart of Madrid (Spain), Minessota and Torrance, California (USA). IOT now serves more 400+ partners in 70 countries around the world. More info at: https://www.iotlenses.com/iot/About-IOT/Our-company.html
Main responsibilities of the Head of Product
- Strategic planning and management of the entire product portfolio.
- Definition and alignment of the vision, strategy and product roadmap.
- Analyze, prioritize, and translate customer needs into ideas for product development.
- Create and present visionary innovations.
- Strategic decision proposals, as well as calculation of business cases.
- Support the CEO & COO for strategic partnerships and lead necessary contract negotiations.
- Lead a future product management team where you motivate and achieve steady improvements in your area.
Requirements as a Head of Product
- At least 10 years of experience as Head of Product Management in the field of the opthalmic industry, software/hardware.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in an international environment and across multiple sites.
- Great people skills paired with a high level of assertiveness.
- Very good communication skills in English for communicating with management and senior management, as well as with employees and colleagues.
- Strong analytical, strategic and coordinating skills.
- Leader and entrepreneur that people willingly follow.
- High-level motivational skills for managing virtual teams.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of business and technology.
- An engineering background with additional training in business administration is a big plus.
- A Product Management certification is an advantage.
- The role of Head of Product Management requires approximately 50% travel to customers, interested parties, roadshows, and trade fairs across the world.
About the recruiting process
- An interview with the People & Culture VP.
- Behaviours & Skills online test.
- A final interview with the CEO & COO.
Benefits
- Holidays:
- 23 days + 14 bank holidays (legal)
- Two more weeks of holiday: Easter & Christmas time (age: 4 months in the company).
- 24th & 31st December: afternoon off.
- Working schedule:
- Flexible: starting from 8 to 10 am and leaving the earliest at 5 pm.
- Intensive schedule:
- Every Friday;
- Summer.
- Remote working 2 days/week.
- Healthy life:
- Health insurance paid by the company (age: 4 months in the company).
- Flexible compensation: public transport, restaurants & kinder garden.
- Newborn bonus: 5000 €.
- 2 free pair lenses per year.
Application
Send your application for the Head of Product position through this link.
