Title
Product Manager Trade Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions
Job Intro
The IOTA Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing distributed ledger technology. Within the Global Trade and Supply Chain team we are seeking a visionary and experienced software Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our existing Trade Logistics platform towards a holistic decentralized supply chain digitization solution.
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Product Strategy and Roadmap:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive shortterm and longterm product strategy for our trade logistics platform aligning with the goals of the Global Trade and Supply Chain team and the IOTA Foundation.
- Create and maintain a detailed roadmap ensuring the timely execution of key features and improvements.
- Requirements Gathering and Definition:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders trade partners and industry experts to gather and prioritize requirements for our trade logistics platform and beyond.
- Define clear and detailed specifications for our solution(s) based on industry needs and technological advancements.
- Development Oversight and Release Management:
- Work closely with development teams to oversee the timely development and implementation of solution features and enhancements.
- Manage the release process including testing documentation and communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
- Engage with trade partners industry associations and relevant stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges in the global trade and supply chain.
- Foster collaborative relationships to ensure our trade logistics platform and future extensions address realworld trade logistics scenarios.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with technical teams UX/UI designers marketing and business development to ensure our software product aligns with the overall product and organizational objectives.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between different teams to achieve project milestones.
- Market Analysis and Positioning:
- Stay informed about global trade and supply chain trends regulatory changes and technological advancements.
- Define and communicate the unique value proposition of our solution in the context of trade logistics and supply chain management.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field (MBA is a plus).
- Thorough proficiency in software product management best practices and body of knowledge (e.g. ISPMA)
- Proven experience as a software Product Manager preferably in the DLT or supply chain industry.
- Deep understanding of global trade logistics supply chain and DLT.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with IOTAs technology and the broader blockchain/DLT ecosystem.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Proficiency in requirements elicitation capture and analysis (e.g. BABOK).
- Knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- German Arabic or an additional European language
About the project
Joining the IOTA Foundation as a Product Manager for our trade logistics platform in the Global Trade and Supply Chain team offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the intersection of DLT and trade digitalization contributing to the growth of decentralized technologies in the global trade ecosystem. You will be part of a growing team within a single dedicated board area with a considerable amount of freedom to organize your work. We do not do micromanagement but rely on OKRs to align tasks and goals covering all levels across our whole organization.