Product Manager - Platform / Core Services
Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1.800 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world.
At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.
Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and technically savvy Product Manager –Platform & Core Services to lead the evolution of our foundational technology services. In this role, you will drive the strategy and execution of our platform and core service offerings, ensuring they provide scalability, reliability, and seamless integration across our ecosystem. You will manage a Product Owner and collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and other product teams to enable world-class developer experiences and robust service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Define & Execute Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear roadmap for platform capabilities, core services, and APIs, aligning with company objectives and customer needs.
- Manage & Mentor: Lead and support a Product Owner, ensuring clarity in execution and fostering professional growth.
- Technical Leadership: Partner with engineering teams to make key architectural decisions and ensure technical excellence in platform development.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, security, and other product teams to ensure smooth integration of core services.
- Scalability & Performance: Ensure platform services are built for scale, reliability, and security, providing a strong foundation for all product teams.
- Developer Enablement: Drive initiatives that enhance the developer experience, including API usability, documentation, and self-service capabilities.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage metrics, analytics, and user feedback to make informed product decisions and continuously optimize platform offerings.
- Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to influence platform strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
- Experience: 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on platforms, infrastructure, or developer-facing products.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud technologies, microservices architecture, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.
- Leadership Skills: Experience managing or mentoring product owners, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and drive long-term platform vision.
- Execution Excellence: Proven ability to deliver complex platform initiatives in collaboration with engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Communication & Influence: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex challenges and drive solutions effectively.
Nice to have
- Experience working with Kubernetes, serverless computing, and distributed systems.
- Background in software engineering or a technical degree.
- Experience with SaaS platforms and multi-tenant architectures.
- Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure and data platforms.
- Working time / schedule: 40hours/week – flexible schedule
- Vacation entitlement: 22 days + Birthday Leave + More days according to seniority
- Private health insurance (employee only)
- Daily meal allowance
If you want to join us at the office, our location is in Miraflores, Lisbon and we offer:
- Transportation allowance
- Daily breakfast at the office
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact, foundational technology that powers an entire linguistic ecosystem.
- Collaborate with multicultural engineering and product teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment driven by AI.
- Lead and mentor a Product Owner, shaping the future of platform strategy.
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