Appolica is a venture studio headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, on a mission to turn ambitious tech-driven ventures into market leaders. As a co-founder, we focus on helping early-stage startups validate their ideas, construct MVPs, and scale effectively. With our comprehensive 360° approach, we stand by founders throughout their entire journey from ideation, validation, and development to scaling.

We prioritize iterative testing, refinement, and continuous improvement to ensure the products we build align seamlessly with business objectives and user needs. In addition to our tech expertise, we focus on business & product know-how, so we can manage resources better, respond more accurately to consumer demands, and disrupt markets. Working with companies from more than 15 countries, we've crafted success stories for prominent startups like Tide, Sightline Climate, and Proximie.

Responsiblities:

• Product strategy and roadmap: Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for various ventures. Align product goals with business objectives and prioritize features based on market research and customer feedback.
• Cross-functional leadership: Facilitate seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering,Design, and Marketing, to identify growth opportunities and develop product initiatives.
• User research and insights: Conduct in-depth user interviews to gather valuable insights and feedback,ensuring a user-centered approach in shaping the product development process.
• Feature development: Work with the engineering team to define requirements, write user stories, and manage the product backlog. Prioritize development efforts based on business needs and technical feasibility.
• Launch and Go-to-Market: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, introducing features gradually to address business hurdles proactively, starting from conceptualization to product launch. Track product performance and optimize features post-launch.
• Product innovation: Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the start-ups.
• Stakeholder management: Communicate product progress, challenges, and updates to leadership and start-up founders. Set expectations and keep stakeholders informed on timelines and deliverables.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in product management, preferably within startups, venture studios, or fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with software development processes, including Agile methodologies, and the ability to work effectively with technical teams.
• User-centered approach. Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and the ability to translate user needs into actionable product features.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in solid English, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem solving skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset. A passion for building products from scratch, with a bias toward action and experimentation.
• Proficiency with product management tools suchas JIRA, Trello, or similar platforms. Experience in utilizing analytical tools, methodologies, and design in a technical context.
• Collaborative leadership. Able to collaborate within a technical setting, leading a diverse cross-functional team to shape product vision,outline product specifications,manage resources across various departments and navigate the team through crucial project milestones.
• Independent decision-making and prioritization. Self-driven and able to work autonomously and the ability to prioritize across multiple projects.

Nice to have:

• Working experience in a startup environment

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on multiple startup ventures and shape their success from the ground up.
• Equity options in our portfolio of startups. Gain equity in our diverse portfolio of startups, offering you as take in the potential success of multiple ventures.
• Professional development and growth opportunities as part of a rapidly scaling venture studio.
• Additional healthcare (dental coverage included). Comprehensive healthcare coverage with included dental services, ensuring full support for your health and well-being.
• Regular performance and salary reviews. Frequent evaluations and salary reviews to recognize your achievements and adjust compensation accordingly.
• Annual bonus. Performance-based bonus awarded annually to recognize your contributions and the company’s success.
• Co-financed MultiSport card.
• Personal learning budget. A budget for professional development to support your growth and learning.
• Access to our Innovation hub. Leverage our Innovation Hub to develop and create your own products with dedicated tools and resources.
• Flexible working hours. Customize your works chedule to fit your personal needs and peak productivity times, ensuring a better work-life balance.
• Home office policy. We offer aflexible hybrid model, allowing you to work on-site while also providing home office days to balance your work environment.
• Team building and events. Participate in regular team-building activities and events to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and enjoy a vibrant company culture.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, send us your CV in English today!Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.

Come work with us!