Senior Product Manager

About the role

Wallapop is actively searching for a Senior Product Manager to take ownership of a cross-functional Topic Team, driving initiatives that expand the company's digital marketplace offerings. You will serve as the primary link between strategic vision and execution, ensuring that user needs are at the center of every decision. This position requires a balance of analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and leadership to navigate the challenges of a high-velocity environment. You will be responsible for defining the future state of your product area, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable value. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and closing gaps in the user journey. Success in this position will be defined by your ability to lead without direct authority and inspire collaboration across diverse teams. You will play a critical part in shaping the next chapter of Wallapop's growth trajectory.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Drive the discovery and validation of new product opportunities by synthesizing user feedback and market signals to define clear problem statements.
• Architect the product roadmap for your Topic Team, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic bets against business objectives.
• Partner with engineering squads to translate abstract concepts into concrete technical specifications, ensuring feasibility and alignment.
• Collaborate with data science teams to establish key metrics and analytics frameworks that measure product success and user engagement.
• Conduct deep dives into user behavior using qualitative and quantitative data to uncover insights that inform feature iteration.
• Orchestrate the end-to-end product lifecycle, coordinating timelines and dependencies with design, operations, and marketing stakeholders.
• Champion quality assurance processes to ensure releases meet high standards of performance, usability, and accessibility across all devices.
• Engage with the competitive landscape to identify threats and opportunities, positioning Wallapop to maintain its market leadership.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align cross-functional teams on goals, ensuring shared understanding and commitment.
• Communicate product performance narratives to executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Mentor junior product managers and designers, elevating the collective capability of the product organization through feedback and coaching.
• Leverage experimentation methodologies to test hypotheses, validate assumptions, and drive evidence-based product decisions.
• Build strong relationships with key partners in operations and customer support to gather frontline insights and improve processes.
• Maintain a living knowledge base of product learnings, best practices, and decision rationales to ensure organizational learning.
• Act as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring user empathy remains a core driver of product choices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated history of leading cross-functional teams to successfully ship product initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed decisions under uncertainty.
• A deep commitment to user empathy, consistently advocating for user needs throughout the product development process.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying clarity and direction to diverse audiences.
• Professional working fluency in English is essential for effective collaboration across global teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of execution.
• Experience utilizing data to guide product decisions and measure the impact of implemented solutions.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and stakeholder concerns.
• A collaborative mindset that thrives in an environment requiring adaptability and resilience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings, user research, or industry events as required by the role.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining aligned with company goals.
• Passion for technology and an interest in continuously learning about new tools and methodologies.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that aligns with company values.
• Willingness to embrace feedback and iterate on both product features and personal development.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Spanish to enhance collaboration with local teams and stakeholders.

Practical notes

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and a competitive relocation package for international candidates. The application window remains open until the position is filled, encouraging early submission of applications. All stages of the hiring process, including the Intro Call, Hiring Manager Call, Case Study Submission, Expertise Interview, Stakeholder Interview, and Culture Interview, are conducted remotely via Hangouts to ensure a seamless experience.