Senior Project Manager – Product Development

Role Overview

• You are responsible for the development of new products and the further development of existing products in the area of high-quality design cookware, as well as related collateral (instructions, packaging, etc.).
• You coordinate internal stakeholders and external service providers and manufacturing partners (from industrial design through purchasing and supply chain to quality assurance and marketing).
• You create and monitor project plans, schedules and budgets, and maintain relevant reports.
• You are responsible for ensuring functionality as well as design and quality standards.
• You communicate project updates and results within the team so that all stakeholders stay informed.
• Together with the team, you question and optimize our product development processes.

Requirements

• Degree in business administration, engineering (mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar), or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in product development for consumer goods, ideally cookware or household appliances.
• Strong sensibility for product design, quality standards, and manufacturing details.
• Experience managing external manufacturing service providers.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and various product materials.
• Additional training and certifications (e.g., IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Proactive communicator, detail-oriented, and committed to sustainable implementation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable with relevant software tools (e.g., Google Workspace, project management tools, etc.).
• Fluent German (spoken and written), conversational English.
• Enjoys cooking, high-quality cookware, and design-focused consumer products.

Benefits

• Sufficient time off: 30 vacation days.
• Autonomy: Flexible working hours and remote work.
• Top hardware: Apple MacBook + accessories.
• Training budget: €1,500 per year, freely selectable.
• Sports offering: Heavily discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
• Public transport pass: Free and unlimited travel on public transport across Berlin and Germany.
• Employee discounts: Corporate Benefits program with 1,500+ participating companies.
• Coworking office: We work in an open environment alongside other startups—daily exchanges with like-minded people and regular tasty (vegan) meals.
• Opportunity to shape our products: We welcome your ideas!
• Culinary team events: We love cooking and good food, regularly collaborating with young, creative restaurants in Berlin and visiting them for team events.