Product Manager (Space & Assortment)

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RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge supply chain and retail planning software. Within our platforms, we have the power and potential to increase adaptability, efficiency and sustainability in the consumer goods and retail value chain. Our impact is tangible; from sustainability and eliminating waste to delighting customers and delivering great tailored tech solutions, we’re curious and passionate challenge-seekers creating the future of retail today.

Our Product Team and Position

We are now looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our RELEX family. You will play the significant role of Product Manager in Space & Assortment product area. This area covers Micro Space (Planogram management and optimization), Macro Space (Floor Planning and optimization), as well as Clustering and Assortment solutions. Together we are building a world-class solution that empowers retailers to optimize their store space for better efficiency, reduced waste and increased sales and customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for developing the shared technology platform for our Space and Assortment product area. You will drive the strategy and execution of core platform capabilities including infrastructure, integrations, observability, and information security to ensure scalability, performance, and operational excellence. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to enhance developer efficiency, streamline release processes, and support global product localization and user management across the platform lifecycle.

To ensure close collaboration with the development teams, the preferred physical location is Helsinki.

What you will be doing:

As a Product Manager, you will play a key role across multiple areas of our business. Your core responsibilities will include:

Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a compelling vision and strategic direction for our technology platform, working closely with the broader Product and R&D teams.
Product Discovery: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, end users, and prospective customers to uncover business needs, identify opportunities for innovation, and validate the desirability and viability of new product features.
Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a product roadmap for technology platform that aligns with company objectives and the overall product vision. Define impactful features and prioritize development based on clearly stated business value. Communicate actively product plans, updates, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels to maintain alignment and secure buy-in.
Balance Technical and Business Aspects: Consider both technical and business perspectives in decision-making, leveraging your unique position to align these aspects effectively.
Collaborate Across Multiple Development Teams: Coordinate seamlessly with several development teams, fostering clear communication and alignment to drive cohesive execution across initiatives
Engage with Shared Services: Partner closely with the central platform team to adopt and integrate new capabilities, acting as a strategic customer by defining, prioritizing, and communicating requirements effectively.
Align with Principal Architect and Engineering Directors: Collaborate closely with senior technical leadership to ensure strategic alignment on architecture and product objectives, serving as an influential stakeholder throughout the development lifecycle.
Product Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert with a deep knowledge of our technology platform including associated workflows, value propositions, and key performance indicators. Champion the product internally and externally by supporting sales initiatives and engaging with potential partners.

We Are Looking For:

Proven experience as a Product Manager, ideally with an enterprise-level SaaS platform
Solid understanding of technology concepts, including microservices architecture, data infrastructure, authentication, access management, and information security
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide direction
Effective prioritization and project management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
A strong sense of ownership paired with a passion for delivering high-quality products and user experiences
Experience working with agile methodologies and product development tools
Familiarity with the retail industry or related domains is a plus

What we offer you in return:

An international career and learning opportunities in a rapidly growing software company
A fun, ambitious, and committed team of smart people to work with
A respectful and professional, yet easy-going atmosphere where individual thinking is encouraged
Responsibilities in challenging projects from day one
A position where you can impact ongoing product development and strategic objectives or a fast-growing company.

RELEX Finland

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world. Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded. In Finland, we go even further. As well as:

A competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working
Extensive physical and wellbeing support
Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year
A true hybrid-working policy (home and office)

We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family, and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, host monthly sports and culture events (think kayaking, brewing club and more), offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.

We’re on a journey with our pioneering technology and exciting growth, which is why we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We can’t wait to see what challenges you’ll overcome and what problems you’ll solve. Join us and work with the best. Be curious. Be RELEX – Apply today.

Being part of RELEX means being heard, feeling valued and knowing that you can be yourself because you belong. We believe in actions, not words, regarding diverse hiring and employment practices. We take DE&I seriously. We champion and benefit from global diversity. We’re creating and evolving our culture to welcome everyone and value every idea.

Are you the one we are looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family!

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we have found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.

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Product Manager (Space & Assortment)

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