Product Manager Team Lead – Fresh Produce

Product Manager Team Lead – Fresh Produce (f/m/d)

About Orbem

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scale-up founded in Munich, Germany, with global reach and a growing international presence, including Houston, Texas.
We develop fast, accurate, and accessible AI-powered imaging solutions that unlock previously unattainable knowledge.

Our mission: sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Munich, Germany (Hybrid, Full-time)
Salary: €90,000 – €100,000 (annual gross, fixed range)
Stock Options: Up to €80,000
Travel: 0–2 days per month

Your Role

As Product Manager Team Lead, you drive the discovery and definition of product strategy for our AI-powered imaging solutions in fresh produce.
You combine individual contribution with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of Product Managers and ensuring accountability for development outcomes.

• Lead product definition and delivery for our fresh produce imaging line
• Collaborate closely with business, engineering, and operations leads
• Translate user needs into clear product requirements and roadmaps
• Drive strong stakeholder alignment and impactful decision-making

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead and mentor Product Managers
• Engage customers to uncover product opportunities and pain points
• Plan resources and hiring strategy
• Improve PM tools and processes
• Define and refine features aligned with business goals
• Synchronize delivery schedules across customers and internal teams
• Communicate product status and roadmap updates clearly
• Secure stakeholder alignment for maximum business impact

Your Experience & Skills

Alignment with Our Values

• Own every challenge and thrive in complexity
• Continuously learn and challenge the status quo
• Think beyond the “reasonable” to design a sustainable future

Product Discovery & Definition

• Strong qualitative & quantitative product discovery skills
• Fluent customer interviews in English and Spanish
• Experience in industrial automation & machine vision
• Ability to translate stakeholder feedback into development direction
• Creation of inspiring and aligned product roadmaps
• Solid knowledge of product management best practices

Leadership

• Align engineering priorities with company goals
• Balance user needs and technical feasibility
• Enable fast, informed decision-making
• Secure buy-in for tactical product execution
• Mentor diverse PMs, especially in hardware & automation domains
• Full accountability for product outcomes

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish

What Makes You Stand Out

Leadership Expertise

• Experience managing Product Managers and/or Engineers
• Proven track record driving strategy for industrial automation products

Technological Expertise

• Experience in industrial automation within the food sector (fresh produce)
• Experience with grading machinery using vision sensors
• Experience achieving certification and compliance across EU, US, Asia, and/or LATAM
• Experience building complex software-hardware systems

Additional Languages (Plus)

• Fluency in Italian, Portuguese, and/or German

What We Offer

International Environment

• 40+ nationalities across 5 continents
• Shared purpose to tackle the world’s toughest challenges

Attractive Compensation & Benefits

• Stock options participation
• Visa & relocation support
• €1,750 annual learning & development budget
• Urban Sports Club or Wellpass membership
• Childcare reimbursement (Kita/Kindergarten)
• Full Deutschland Ticket coverage

Work-Life Integration

• Flexible hours & hybrid setup
• €185 home office budget + external monitor
• 30 days paid leave
• Personal leave options
• Work from anywhere up to 60 days per year

Make a Difference

Join an ambitious and fast-growing deep-tech scale-up where you can lead impactful projects and shape breakthrough AI-powered imaging technology.
At Orbem, you’ll have the freedom to innovate, grow, and define your vision — while learning from an exceptional international team.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.