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We are looking for a Senior Product Manager – AI Strategy to act as a strategic partner to our CTO. This is not an entry-level role; it is a high-leverage position for a product leader who can decipher the noise of the AI revolution and pinpoint exactly where it drives revenue, efficiency, and competitive advantage for our platform.
Job Responsibility:
Own the 'AI Layer' of the platform, from abstract concept to deployed feature
Strategic Intelligence & Trend Evaluation: Actively monitor the evolving landscape of Generative AI, LLMs, and Machine Learning
Run rapid PoCs (Proof of Concepts) to test viability
Conduct rigorous analysis on whether to train our own models, fine-tune existing ones, or integrate third-party APIs
Own the decision-making framework regarding cost, latency, and data privacy
Revolutionizing the Core Value Proposition: Drive the development of AI agents that can automatically map complex fashion taxonomies
Build features that allow customers to generate SEO-optimized product descriptions and translate content into multiple languages instantly
Conceptualize 'Self-Healing' data pipelines where AI identifies and corrects listing errors
Execution, Delivery & Adoption: Work close together with Data Scientists and Backend Engineers
Translate business requirements into technical specs for model training and inference
Work closely with Growth Organisation and Marketing to package AI features, define pricing strategies, and ensure customer adoption
Performance & Optimization: Implement RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) workflows
Monitor the 'Unit Economics of AI'
Ensure the cost of running models does not eat up margins, optimizing for token usage and processing efficiency
Requirements:
5-8+ years of Product Management experience with a proven track record of managing technical products from conception to sunset
Hands-on experience shipping AI-driven products
Understanding of the difference between predictive and generative AI, and knowledge of the risks (hallucinations, bias) and how to mitigate them
Comfort presenting to the Board and C-Level
Ability to articulate a 12-month strategic roadmap and defend it with data, market research, and financial projections
Understanding that AI is expensive and a focus on ROI
Ability to thrive in the weeds of 'messy data'
Leadership without authority, acting as a mentor to junior PMs and a thought leader within the organization
What we offer:
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review