Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with a mission-driven, international scale-up in the climate space (carbon removal).
My client provides a Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal which consists of two products that seamlessly connect the entire carbon removal lifecycle: a comprehensive MRV solution for durable CDR, and a leading marketplace for durable CDR.
My client builds trust throughout the carbon removal journey with their rigorous, data-driven approach, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability of carbon removal. They empower suppliers by providing the essential project support and finance needed to transform their carbon removal projects into fully certified carbon credits. For corporate buyers, they offer access to portfolios of carbon removal credits adhering to the highest quality standards and provide visibility at each step of the carbon removal lifecycle via data-driven transparency. They work with some of the world's most ambitious climate leaders such as Microsoft, Swiss Re, and the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious and growing international company with a genuine shared mission to address climate change, and to be part of a ground-breaking business with an early foothold in the carbon removal industry.
Your role & responsibilities
As Head of Product, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their Marketplace and digital Monitoring Reporting and Verification (dMRV) solutions, driving product strategy and execution in close collaboration with the CEO, CGO, and CTO.
You will oversee the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals while delivering intuitive solutions that simplify complex challenges. Leading cross-functional product squads, you’ll work closely with product managers, designers, developers, and commercial teams to build and commercialize products that meet market needs, outstandingly and at the right time.
Your ability to translate technical and business insights into clear, actionable plans—while effectively communicating them internally and externally—will be key to your success. If you’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, international experience and a passion for impactful innovation, join us in scaling carbon removal for a better future.
What you’ll do?
1. Define and lead the product strategy, aligning it with business goals, user needs, and market evolution.
2. Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap that inspires internal teams and external stakeholders alike.
3. Ensure our product pipeline is consistently up-to-date and informative for all relevant stakeholders. Balance short-term execution with long-term strategic goals to ensure consistent growth and impact.
4. Use an approach with fast iterations to test hypotheses, iterate on solutions, and drive continuous, fast product improvement in a data driven manner.
5. Continuously measure and demonstrate the impact of product releases on customer value and business metrics.
6. Hire, coach, and mentor a high-performing product team to execute strategy, live and foster a culture of excellence.
7. Set clear objectives, empower teams, and champion cross-functional collaboration across product, design, and development.
8. Collaborate with marketing and business development to optimise our go-to-market and the awareness about our products and new releases.
9. Stay on top of the latest technology, market and policy trends that can help us shape our product and strengthen our positioning.
Requirements
1. 5 years of experience in B2B product leadership in start- or scale-ups including enterprise software, preferably with experience also in the US.
2. Ability to define and decide on a clear and inspiring product vision while consistently aligning it with business goals and market needs.
3. Strong analytical skills and ease in breaking down complex topics into simple solutions. Ability to leverage data analytics to inform product decisions.
4. Ability to communicate complex ideas and user stories in simple, engaging and memorable ways to stakeholders, teams, and external audiences. A quasi-native command of English is essential.
5. Skilled at listening, leading and orchestrating various stakeholders, internal and external. You show humble confidence.
6. Ability to connect product decisions to business outcomes, set clear metrics and demonstrate measurable ROI.
7. Deep understanding of user research and design thinking to translate customer pain points into actionable solutions.
Strongly beneficial
1. Proven ability to hire, mentor, and empower high-performing product teams.
2. Solid understanding of software development and communication in a technical context.
3. Exposure to or experience in climate tech or the carbon market.
4. Additional languages like German or Spanish.
5. You live a maximum of 4 hours by train from Freiburg im Breisgau.
My client offers remote and hybrid work options. This role is remotely based in Europe with preference for Frankfurt or Freiburg, Germany; or Zürich, Switzerland.
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
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