Product Manager – People Directory [Sweden]

 

Empowered, delighted, and impactful. Is this how you envision feeling at the end of your work week? That is precisely what you'll be optimizing for yourself and our customers in this role. Can you already sense that tingling sensation in your belly? Read on!

Our product team, People Directory, is revolutionizing the beating heart of Simployer—the People Directory. This component is indispensable to all other products and teams, as it is the most frequently used feature by our customers.

We are seeking an experienced PM like yourself to lead and guide the team in delivering the best possible experience for our customers, regardless of product combination or user interface.

Now, in case you haven't come across Simployer before—really? Allow me to introduce us:

$ads={1}

Simployer works tirelessly to help our customers unlock the full potential of their employees. With our remarkable success in Norway and Sweden, we are now poised to conquer Europe. Backed by our extensive experience in both the HR domain and technology, as well as unwavering support from our owners, we not only aspire to exceed our current territories but also possess the ability to execute our plans.

We understand that this journey won't be easy, and we rely heavily on exceptional employees like yourself to help us achieve our goals.

So, come join us in our mission as a Simployee!

About the position:

We are searching for a highly skilled Product Manager to lead the People Directory team within the Simployer suite. As part of this Product team, which includes a Tech Lead, four developers, one QA specialist, and one DevOps professional, you will be responsible for the most central component of the Simployer suite—the People Directory.

As a Product Manager, we expect you to be naturally focused and skilled at balancing day-to-day operations with the need for continuous discovery and long-term strategic planning for your product and category. Succeeding in this position requires a deep understanding of the challenges that arise when working at the intersection of people and technology.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Lead the product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and customer requirements.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and potential areas for product enhancement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, sales, marketing, and development teams, to gather insights and define product roadmaps and feature priorities.
• Translate customer feedback and business requirements into clear product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Work closely with the development team to drive the agile development process, providing guidance, clarifications, and resolving any issues that arise during implementation.
• Monitor product performance, track key metrics, and conduct regular analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to HR Tech.
• Act as a product evangelist, supporting sales and marketing teams with product demonstrations, customer presentations, and training materials.

Work with great people

Thomas Ellingsen

DevOps Engineer

"I really enjoy my job because I work with a talented and supportive team. In my work I’m able to make mistakes and learn from them. This encourages me to take risks and continuously improve my skills."

Martin Skåksrud

Data Analyst

"I started my work in Simployer during my studies and got the opportunity to put learnings into practice. The combination of highly competent and friendly people makes Simployer a great place to be!"

Fernando Muñoz Díaz

Engineering manager

"I have never worked in a place before with so many talented, motivated and nice colleagues, and that's a rare combination. If you are passionate about tech and people, this is simply the place to be!"

Maria Dahlqvist

Senior Customer Consultant HCM

"In my work I help our customers to find the best way to use our products and how to simplify their processes. Sharing our experiences help us to develop ourselves, our customers and products."

Henrik Sandström

Tech Presale

"I have had the privilege to work for Simployer quite a few years in different roles. The company has always listened to my requests regarding competence development which has been very positive to me."

Michał Sekuła

Development Team Manager

"In Simployer amazing things are delivered by amazing people. With our culture where we take care of each other we are able to grow individually and as a company and go beyond any limitations."

Skills & Requirements

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager who is commercially minded, possesses a strong understanding of technology and collaborating effectively with developers. You excel at cooperation across functions and boundaries, understanding and empathizing with people's needs and pains, and translating them into valuable tools. Your expertise in stakeholder management is essential, including engaging with sales, marketing, engineering, and various customer types. Additionally, you have the ability to make tough decisions and stand by them.

A short message from the recruiting manager:

Hi! I'm Kristin, and I will be your new manager at Simployer. I have been working at Simployer for nine years in various roles. One of the things I truly enjoy about Simployer is collaborating with highly competent individuals who excel at solving problems and challenges for our customers. When we work together as a team, I am confident that we can achieve remarkable results. I appreciate the cooperative spirit between teams and individuals, creating a positive atmosphere that makes coming to work enjoyable every day.

What do we offer?

At Simployer, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable resource. We cultivate an inclusive culture built on mutual trust, respect, autonomy, a shared sense of purpose, and being proud to be a Simployee. We believe that a sense of belonging is vital for our employees. Your well-being is important to us, and we understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

At Simployer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with ambitious and skilled colleagues who leave a lasting impression, inspire each other, and enjoy working together. We provide room for both professional and personal growth, and we value and appreciate our employees' unique contributions. Every employee is equal but celebrated in their uniqueness.

_"_As __ Simployees, we share a passion for people, as well as for each other—our people."

For more information about the position, please contact Kristin Grønn Ludvigsen, Head of Product Management, at +47 994 73 001.

Great Place to Work

Hybrid and flexible work model

Modern offices

Pension and health care

Laughs, develops, and celebrates together

HR tech company

Career opportunities

Simployer is a “people first” company. We offer a unique combination of high-value and people-centric products, services and expertise. Our simplifying solutions are the preferred choice of more than 15,000 customers and 1,2 million users in Northern Europe. For almost four decades, we have helped our customers unleash the full potential in people, the core asset of any company. Managers who want to lead better – by inspiring, engaging and developing their employees – choose our solutions. We are on an exciting journey where we will continue to grow our company into new markets in Northern Europe. In Simployer we have a culture where it is possible to grow, and to have a direct impact on the business through empowerment and flat structure. You will work with colleagues who are passionate about their work and we can promise you that we have a lot of fun at work. To succeed in the market, reach our growth goals and continue to fulfil our vision, we need top talent who shares our conviction that people make businesses grow. Are you our next Simployee?

Our Values

Personal, competent and innovative

Simployer’s values are present in everything we do. We who work here are genuinely interested in what we do and are open and supportive in meeting with both colleagues and customers.

We are curious and dare to challenge ourselves and our customers to move forward towards new goals.

Kristin Grønn Ludvigsen | Contact Person +4799473001

$ads={2}

 

.