Group Product Director

Job description

• Purpose of the role: 
  • The Director of Product is responsible for leading and continuously developing the Product organization within Heureka Group. The role will focus on driving change and elevating the quality of product management practices across the group, fostering strong functional leadership, and building empowered, high-performing teams. As a senior leader, the Director of Product enables product teams to deliver meaningful outcomes through quality execution, collaboration, and clarity.
• Responsibilities: 
  • Lead the Group Heads of Product, Product Design, and Research, and support them in effectively managing their respective teams. Act as a coach and mentor to leaders, supporting their professional development and leadership growth.
  • Work closely with directors of business units (B2B, B2C, Content, Brands, Adriatics, Romania & Bulgaria) to ensure product teams and their goals are aligned with business priorities.
  • Drive and uphold high-quality product management standards, including prioritization, key product metrics evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, and outcome-focused delivery.
  • Provide strategic guidance to resolve escalations, unblock teams, and ensure alignment between product execution and business plan.
  • Partner with stakeholders from Software Development, Business Intelligence, Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Content, HR, and Finance to drive cross-functional collaboration and integrated delivery.
  • Own initiatives related to organizational design, performance management, hiring, employer branding, and budgeting within the Product function.

Why to join us? 

• You’ll be where the real decisions happen – as part of our Group Management team (15 business leaders across the company), you’ll help shape the company’s future at the highest level.
• You’ll shape and lead a strong product organization – including experienced Product Managers, Designers, and Researchers. You'll have the freedom to evolve the team structure and setup to match your vision and goals.
• You’ll have access to great minds – we collaborate closely with investors and partners from PPF who bring valuable insights and are genuinely invested in our success.
• You’ll work with real market intelligence – we’ve got a wealth of market data at your fingertips, helping you make smart, impactful decisions.
• You’ll shape the future of e-commerce in the AI era – this is a chance to put your intuition and experience to work with strong backing from PP.

You’ll connect the dots across teams – we’re looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, building shared vision, and working closely with other business leaders – our “gang leaders.”