WHO WE ARE.
Element develops a secure, sovereign and interoperable communications platform, devised primarily for government, defence and public sector organisations.
We are a for-profit company that is committed to open source. We build Element on top of an open protocol called Matrix, which was created by the same team that leads Element. Matrix is a not-for-profit open source project.
Element works closely with BWI on the BwMessenger for the German Armed Forces, NATO, the United Nations, Gematik on TI-Messenger for the German healthcare industry, and Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs and Dataport on the development of a sovereign workplace for public administration.
We build things for everyone, and we know we can’t succeed without a diverse team. Our hiring process is crafted to be respectful and give candidates the best chance to show us what you can do. If we ever fall down on this, please let us know.
THE ROLE.
We are seeking a talented Senior Product Manager with a strong focus on mobile app development to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of our secure messaging apps, leveraging the power of the Matrix protocol. You will report directly to the Chief Product Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Develop a product vision for the team and align with senior stakeholders including C-level and the management team.
- Lead the product development lifecycle for our mobile messaging apps, from ideation to launch and beyond, owning and driving the roadmap.
- Define and prioritise product features based on market research, user and customer feedback, and business goals.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and marketing to drive product strategy and execution.
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities for differentiation.
- Engage with customers to learn about user needs and communicate roadmap progress.
- Identify appropriate leading and lagging KPIs and foster insights driven product development.
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly mobile experiences.
- Partner strongly with Engineering to ensure product delivery.
- Allocate resources, identify team dynamics and address any obstacles.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Matrix protocol and its implications for product development.
- Champion the importance of security and privacy throughout the product development process.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS. While being passionate about user centricity and impact, you have a strong curiosity and appreciation for open source technology. You are looking forward to making a real impact to the world by creating products that address concrete and very topical pain points. You have the drive to help us grow as a company and to iterate on the development process. You thrive in a strong engineering culture.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Benefits
BENEFITS & PERKS. You might be eligible for other benefits depending on your location. If you are passionate about building secure and innovative messaging solutions and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of communication. Element does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Careers Privacy Policy. If you are passionate about building secure and innovative messaging solutions and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of communication.ELEMENT VALUES.
We are an open company
We help our customers succeed
We are ambitious
We bias to action
We trust and look after each other
We leave the world a better place
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.