Senior Product Manager

About Rentman:

At Rentman we have developed a smart, 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 the best solution. Check out our public roadmap to get an idea of features planned for development! Rentman has its HQ in Utrecht, Netherlands and our second office in Toronto, Canada.

Over the last 10 years, we have successfully grown into a business that employs nearly 100 professionals with 30 different nationalities. 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.

Mission of this role:

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager responsible for the implementation of new features and product improvements for the Rentman software. You will manage the backlog of one of our 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 the needs of our users.

As a Senior Product Manager at Rentman you will have autonomy and freedom, but also the responsibility to decide the next cool feature to add to your product (roadmap). We believe that talking to our users yourself will get you the best input to make your decisions (discovery).

Your primary goal is to develop and implement a strategic product vision that aligns with our long-term goals. You will gain a deep understanding of our target and potential customers, the market landscape, and the Rentman product’s capabilities to ensure that the team focuses on the most impactful projects.

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 organised 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).

What will you do:

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

• Envision a long term horizon for your product driven by intuition, expertise, and experience, supported by data

• Translate the product goals to an actionable roadmap, by understanding the needs of the customer through discovery, data analysis, and market research 

• 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

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

• Collaborating closely with design and engineering teams to validate that solutions are both usable and feasible, and manage risks throughout the execution and product launch phases

• Coordinate across departments to ensure smooth go to market releases

• Foster a cooperative environment to maximise the collective impact of the team

• Share knowledge, best practices and mentor the Product team to help everyone level up in terms of product craft and delivery

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• At least 5 years working experience as a product manager (preferably at a B2B SaaS software company) and experience with software product development methodologies (like Scrum)

• Demonstrated experience in maximising value for the end user aligned with company and product goals

• 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

Bonus points for:

• Experience in the event/media production industry is a big plus

What will you get:

• An ambitious, young, inclusive (and awesome) international team

• Competitive salary range of €4,500 - €5,500 (+8% holiday benefit), based on experience

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

• 25 days of paid vacation

• Flexible WFH policy & work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year

• A shiny Windows, Linux or Mac of your choice

• An Annual training budget to boost your skills

• A pension plan via BrightPensioen

• Sports activities (Rentman football team, squash and padel) and a Onefit fitness subscription

• An OV Business card if you live further than 10km away from the office

• A flexible and engaging work environment with free lunches, office perks (PS5, Ping Pong, D&D), legendary karaoke parties, and various team activities

• A paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years to go on an adventure

• An amazing office in the heart of Utrecht, Netherlands, at the historical Drift 17

Our Process:

Excited? Because we are!
The more we get to know you and why you applied for this job, the better your chances.

The first interview is an introductory chat with our recruitment team to see if there is a potential match. If we both agree this is the case, you will meet the Hiring Manager, Rick. After that you can show us your skills in an assessment with two of our Product Managers. After the assessment, a third interview will follow with colleagues from the team you will join so you can get a great feel for the culture and values of Rentman.

Apply now by using the apply button! For questions or additional information, contact us at work@rentman.io

At Rentman, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that our differences make us stronger and strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.