Head of Product

Summary

Join Carbonfuture, a leader in durable carbon removal, as Head of Product! You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Marketplace and dMRV solutions, driving product strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional product squads, build and commercialize products, and translate technical and business insights into actionable plans. Your success hinges on strategic thinking, a hands-on approach, and international experience. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on climate change while working with a rapidly growing international team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in B2B product leadership in start- or scale-ups including enterprise software, preferably with experience also in the US
• Ability to define and decide on a clear and inspiring product vision while consistently aligning it with business goals and market needs
• Strong analytical skills and ease in breaking down complex topics into simple solutions. Ability to leverage data analytics to inform product decisions
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and user stories in simple, engaging and memorable ways to stakeholders, teams, and external audiences. A quasi-native command of English is essential
• Skilled at listening, leading and orchestrating various stakeholders, internal and external. You show humble confidence
• Ability to connect product decisions to business outcomes, set clear metrics and demonstrate measurable ROI
• Deep understanding of user research and design thinking to translate customer pain points into actionable solutions

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product strategy, aligning it with business goals, user needs, and market evolution
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap that inspires internal teams and external stakeholders alike
• Ensure our product pipeline is consistently up-to-date and informative for all relevant stakeholders. Balance short-term execution with long-term strategic goals to ensure consistent growth and impact
• Use an approach with fast iterations to test hypotheses, iterate on solutions, and drive continuous, fast product improvement in a data driven manner
• Continuously measure and demonstrate the impact of product releases on customer value and business metrics
• Hire, coach, and mentor a high-performing product team to execute strategy, live and foster a culture of excellence
• Set clear objectives, empower teams, and champion cross-functional collaboration across product, design, and development
• Collaborate with marketing and business development to optimise our go-to-market and the awareness about our products and new releases
• Stay on top of the latest technology, market and policy trends that can help us shape our product and strengthen our positioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire, mentor, and empower high-performing product teams
• Solid understanding of software development and communication in a technical context
• Exposure to or experience in climate tech or the carbon market
• Additional languages like German or Spanish
• You live a maximum of 4 hours by train from Freiburg im Breisgau

Benefits

• A ground-breaking business with an early foothold in the carbon removal industry and the ability to have a real impact on climate change
• Rapidly growing international team with a shared mission to address climate change
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary
• 30 days paid leave + bank holidays
• Nilo.health (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
• Nice colleagues and a friendly, open and inclusive environment
• Financial support for childcare & Sports benefits
• Carbonfuture offers remote and hybrid work options. This role is remotely based in Europe with preference for Frankfurt or Freiburg, Germany; or Zürich, Switzerland