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Product Lead (Full-Time, Remote)

Baymard Institute · Czechia, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, France Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland · posted 1 year ago

Product Lead (Full-Time, Remote) at Baymard Institute — remote job on CafeRemote
Product Strategic Thinking Agile Leadership Full-time Lead Germany
Baymard Institute is an independent web usability research organization known for conducting large-scale, original UX studies across every aspect of the online shopping experience. We serve over 17,500 UX professionals, designers, and teams in more than 80 countries, including 71% of the world’s largest e-commerce companies.

Our platform provides:

  • A research catalog with over 700 UX guidelines and 200,000+ annotated design examples

  • Innovative tools like the AI-powered UX-Ray website scanner

  • A dedicated UX training and learning platform

Baymard is a remote-first company with a distributed team of around 60 professionals working across the US and Europe.

About the Role

We are hiring a Product Lead who will drive the strategic vision and daily operations of our product suite. This role requires both leadership and hands-on execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Design, Research, Marketing, and company leadership to shape the evolution of Baymard’s tools and services.

This is a pivotal role at a key time in our journey as we expand from a content-based UX platform into more SaaS-driven solutions, including our website scanner and automation tools.

Responsibilities

Lead product strategy and planning

  • Define and update product roadmaps

  • Collaborate with the CEO on long-term direction and growth

Oversee day-to-day project execution

  • Manage 3 or more concurrent product initiatives

  • Set priorities, support designers and developers, and ensure timely delivery

Grow and mentor the product team

  • Provide leadership to the existing team of product managers and designers

  • Offer clear feedback and encourage growth and collaboration

Partner with Engineering

  • Work alongside the Engineering Lead to scope and deliver new features

  • Balance ambition with practical development limits

Coordinate with internal stakeholders

  • Understand and respond to product needs across Baymard’s departments

  • Help align features with business and user priorities

Adopt iterative development practices

  • Break projects into smaller phases

  • Guide the team through 2-week product cycles and quarterly planning

Qualifications

Required

  • At least 10 years of experience in product management, including team leadership

  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects from start to finish

  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills

  • Organized and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously

  • Familiarity with working in small, nimble teams with limited resources

Preferred

  • Experience with AI integrations in product workflows

  • Background in engineering or technical project leadership

  • Hands-on design experience, including Figma proficiency

  • Copywriting experience for product content and messaging

Additional Information

  • Remote, full-time position (Europe only)

  • Must have overlapping working hours with US-based colleagues

  • Preferred start: as soon as possible (late 2025 or early 2026)

  • Travel is minimal (1–3 weeks per year, including team retreats)

  • English fluency required

How to Apply

Submit the following to [email protected]:

  • A PDF cover letter (1–2 pages) explaining why you're a great fit for this role

  • A resume (PDF) or a link to your LinkedIn profile

Deadline: August 3rd, 2025 (applications reviewed as received)

Referral Opportunity

If you refer someone who is hired for this role, you’ll receive a one-year Baymard Core subscription (valued at $2,388/year).

What It's Like to Work at Baymard

We promote a work culture focused on deep thinking, low meetings, and asynchronous communication. You’ll be part of a remote, international team focused on creating impactful tools for UX professionals. Learn more about our culture and values at baymard.com/jobs.

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