Senior Discovery & Impact Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Köln, Berlin

Hey, You! Nice to meet you!

As the super-platform for non-professional soccer in Europe, we bring pro-level experiences (news, data, gamification) to the mega-community of +190 million footballers and soccer fans.

We are a startup founded in 2021 in Cologne, Germany - our team consists of 40+ smart and "hungry" members working on Prematch in our offices in Cologne and Berlin (Marketing & Business Team) or remotely across Europe (Tech & Product Team).

We are supported by partners like Krombacher, Flaschenpost, Scalable Capital and DAZN, but there are still 1-2 bangers in the pipeline that you can be excited about! Furthermore, we are supported by successful investors like Ralf Reichert, the CEO of ESL or the entrepreneur Verena Pausder.

Already a good match if you....

being based in Berlin or Cologne (or nearby) would be ideal for us – remote within the EU might also be an option, happy to discuss
know the product management game - this role won’t be new to you
bring experience with social or mobile products
have a passion for football or team sports

… That fits already? Then you should read on.

Main information

Top office in Cologne/Berlin + option to work remotely up to 3 days a week
Start: Immediately (flexible start)
Scope: full time
Area of Responsibility: Product & Business
Quick, easy & transparent application process

For this we need you

growing our platform usage – both strategically and operationally
leading and inspiring a cross-functional team to ship high-quality features and improvements
shaping and driving a clear, scalable product strategy for our Prematch app
taking the platform to the next level in usage, interaction, and network effects
pushing continuous product discovery and fast-paced delivery
ensuring strong execution and alignment across teams and stakeholders

…Still exciting? Continue here.

Your mission

Continuously improve our product processes and ensure efficient workflows
Define and execute the product roadmap in alignment with our overall business goals
Ensure effective communication and collaboration between engineers, designers, and other teams
Lead discovery efforts and conduct user research for both existing and new features
Monitor and analyze product performance, user feedback, and market trends to support data-driven decisions
Create transparency and clarity across the team to improve alignment and execution

What else might be part of your role

Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving product-related issues
Maintain product analytics and performance dashboards
Define, run, and evaluate A/B tests to continuously improve features

What do you need

7+ years in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (either leading ICs or managing teams)
Familiarity with grassroots football
Proven track record of shipping successful products, ideally mobile apps
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to motivate others, especially during high-pressure phases
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness to stay hands-on and dive into the details when needed
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (German being a plus)

Advantage but not a must

Experience with social networks and growth strategies
Technical background or understanding of mobile app development

Why us?

Be one of the first to make Prematch great
Work together with premium brands (adidas, Gatorade, Skechers, Wilkinson Sword, etc.)
A salary that stands up to the competition
Shares (VSOP) for employees - you participate directly in success
Flexible work culture, with all remote options
You will be equipped with suitable IT by us
Flexible working hours and 27 days of vacation per year
Frequent team events and offsites

Right up your alley?

Then let's not waste any time!

All we need is your current CV (we like it easy!) You can easily submit more information about yourself in our short application form. Lisa will then get in touch with you. We are all very relaxed - so feel free to start directly with the "you"!

We can't wait to learn more about you!

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We appreciate your interest in Prematch. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at talents@prematchapp.de.