Senior Product Manager

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager responsible for the implementation of new features and product improvements for the Rentman software. You manage the backlog of one of the products and make sure the functionality of developed features is on point. You communicate with our users and internal stakeholders to constantly ensure you understand our the problems and needs of our users.

We put our users first at Rentman. That’s why we are constantly pushing for new innovations and improvements that will make their daily working lives easier. In this role you will work closely with developers, designers, other product specialists to improve the product in the most user-friendly way. With your scrum team you ensure a build of an MVP and then plan next iterations in collaboration with the launching customers for this feature.

As a Senior Product Manager at Rentman you will have the freedom, but also the responsibility, to decide the next cool feature to add to your product. You will not be wasting your time defending your roadmap from many ‘great’ ideas from internal or external shareholders. We believe that talking to our users yourself will get you the best input to make your decisions.

You will be working amongst innovative, hardworking, entrepreneurial and great team players. Do not worry about making mistakes, you will learn from them! We aim to work smart, creatively, and with great collaboration to build a platform that our customers love.

We are looking for organized people that love to work in teams, are tech savvy, data minded and can break down problems into actionable steps. You should be able to balance your focus between now (sprint), next (backlog) and later (roadmap).

Main responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Head of Product, you own the product roadmap and development of one of Rentman’s software products or modules

• Work with launching customers and conduct user tests to understand what needs to be done to drive the adoption of the product and its features. Together with your team you are responsible for the product discovery

• Continuously improve the usability and overall user experience of our products

• Engage and deliver in the product making decisions based on data and experience to reach company, team and product goals and KPIs

• Manage the understanding, visibility, and accessibility of the roadmap to the development team and internal stakeholders

About Rentman

At Rentman we have developed a smart and powerful resource management and planning platform for the event and production industry. From small companies to high-end event service providers, businesses in over 70 countries use our software to realise festivals, concerts, corporate events, and more. For event service providers that encounter daily challenges with keeping track of inventory, scheduling staff or creating professional estimates in a highly dynamic industry, Rentman is a solution. Check out our public roadmap to get an idea of features planned for development. Rentman has its HQ in Utrecht (The Netherlands) and another location in Toronto (Canada).

Over the last 10 years, we have successfully grown into a business that employs 90 professionals with 30 different nationalities. The average age of our colleagues is 30. Our internal communication is in English. Rentman has an open and inclusive culture with a flat hierarchy. We are curious, goal oriented, and take ownership. We love to challenge ideas for the better and help each other to be successful.

What you get at Rentman

• A year contract with the intention to extend it

• Competitive salary. The bandwidth for this position is €4,200 - €5,500 (+8% holiday benefit), depending on knowledge and experience

• If you live further than 10km from the office we can offer you an OV Business card

• Visa sponsorship, if you need it

• Work from home policy: 50% work from home with two fixed office days and yearly 4 consecutive weeks remote when travelling

• A “13th month” annual performance bonus based on company results

• 25 days of paid vacation

• A personal budget for training purposes

• Pension plan provided through BrightPensioen

• Different sports activities and OneFit subscription

• A flexible and open work environment, including free lunches, office fun (Xbox, PS5 and Ping Pong), legendary (karaoke) parties, fun team activities, and an informal atmosphere

• If you have been employed for 5 years, you get a sabbatical of 4 weeks

• An amazing office at the heart of Utrecht in a historical building at Drift 17

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• At least 4 years working experience as a product manager (preferably at a SaaS software company) and experience with software product development methodologies (like Scrum)

• Demonstrated experience in maximizing product value and feature success

• Strong communication skills in English

• Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear manner, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively multi-task with attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

How to apply

Click apply! Send us your CV and motivation. The more we get to know you and why you applied for this job, the better your chances. Initially, you will speak with our internal recruiter to ensure you understand the scope of the role and we both align on the basics. 

The first interview is an introduction with the Head of Product to get to know each other, explain more about the role and to see if there is a potential match. If we both agree this is the case, an assessment and second interview will be scheduled with a member of our Product team. The final interview is a chance to meet the team and learn more about Rentman's culture and environment.

Apply now by using the apply button. For questions or additional information contact Jawad at jawad@rentman.nl

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