Technical Product Manager - KE

As a Technical Product Manager, you will lead the development, management, and optimization of complex internal and external products throughout their entire lifecycle. You will play a critical role in translating strategic business objectives into actionable product strategies while ensuring the alignment of technical feasibility, innovation, and customer-centric design. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage group-wide, high-impact projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full product lifecycle of complex virtual or physical products/services, from conceptualization through development, launch, and phase-out.
• Translate strategic business goals into product roadmaps, specifications, and long-term implementation plans.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary project teams, including consulting with internal customers and senior management.
• Create business cases, prepare documentation for senior leadership, and develop requirements documents (e.g., service specifications).
• Plan and execute product launches or adjustments, coordinating internal service providers and implementing communication strategies.
• Monitor and optimize the commercial performance, quality, and cost-efficiency of assigned products.
• Drive digital innovation and design thinking practices to develop user-centric solutions.
• Advise on internal product standards and processes and support internal stakeholders on HR and leadership development-related topics.
• Ensure proper budget planning, approval, and monitoring for assigned products.
• Negotiate and align with social partners, drive internal product related processes
• Manage Vendors and external stakeholders

We work in a HYBRID STYLE of working with an unlimited home office, but twice a week we meet in the office for meetings.

The published salary is the minimum possible offer.
The starting salary may be higher depending on the extent of fulfillment of the employee's requirements (education, language skills, required practice, personality assumptions and skills).

• University degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience in both classical and agile project/product management methodologies.
• Experience in managing complex, strategic, and group-wide projects.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, with experience in both technical and leadership development products.
• Knowledge of HR development processes and trends, ideally within a large organization.
• Proficient in customer-centric design processes and tools (e.g., design thinking).
• Good understanding of software/hardware technologies and market dynamics.
• Strong facilitation, moderation, and communication skills for both virtual and in-person settings.
• Proven experience working with senior management and presenting to top-level executives.
• High level of organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in international collaboration and virtual team environments.
• Fluent in English and German (C1 level).

• Annual bonus
• Fully paid meal vouchers
• Mobile phone also for private use
• Discounts for selected Telekom products
• Supplementary pension saving contribution
• Cafeteria system of benefits/Multisport card
• Sick days
• Sports club & Health days
• Teambuildings, summer & Christmas party
• Opportunities for career growth
• Referral program
• Flexible working time