Principal Product Manager Operations

About the role

Rohlík Group is one of Europe’s fastest\-growing online grocery platforms, changing how people eat and live. Founded in 2014 in the Czech Republic, we’ve grown into a trusted brand with more than one million customers across Czechia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and Romania.

Join us in **building the future of e\-grocery operations at a European scale**. We are on a mission to create a winning operations model, leveraging **cutting\-edge automation, autonomous last\-mile delivery, and AI\-driven management systems**.

You will work alongside **top experts in Operations Research, AI, Warehousing and Logistics**, tackling some of the most complex challenges in **same\-day delivery for 20,000\+ products**.

Our unique R\&D teams specialize in **simulation, optimization, and autonomous decision\-making**, designing the next generation of **warehouse and last\-mile automation**. Whether it's **enhancing robotic picking, optimizing AutoStore systems, or building the autonomous brain behind our entire fulfillment model**, your work will directly shape the future of logistics innovation. If you're driven by **disruptive innovations, process optimisation, data, and real\-world impact**, this is your opportunity to make a difference in one of Europe’s most advanced e\-commerce operations.

**Role Overview**

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The **Principal Product Manager (PPM)** is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of the assigned business stream within operations, leading multiple innovation projects, and ensuring the delivery of impactful improvements. This role oversees a team of **Product Owners and Process Designers**, aligning business objectives with other streams, technology, and operations teams to maximize efficiency and scalability.

The **PPM** collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, and Data teams to define roadmaps, manage dependencies, and implement high\-value initiatives. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands\-on execution, and strong leadership to drive measurable improvements in key operational KPIs.

**What we expect from you / the position to perform**

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**1\. Business Stream Leadership \& Strategy**

* Owns the **product strategy and success** for a given business stream * Defines **long\-term vision** and ensures alignment with company\-wide goals * Identifies key operational constraints, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities * Ensures business impact by setting measurable **Input \& Output KPIs** for the stream

**2\. Leadership \& Team Management**

* Leads a team of **2 Senior Product Owners**, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and priorities * Provides mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities to team members * Ensures effective **cross\-functional collaboration** with Engineering, Operations, and Data teams * Ensures the team's skills are aligned with the business needs and ambitions

**3\. Execution \& Delivery**

* Oversees the **execution of multiple innovation projects** within the business stream. * Facilitates decision\-making, prioritization, and trade\-off analysis to maximize value delivery * Partner closely with Engineering and Operational Excellence to ensure **on\-time and high\-quality implementation** of product features and process improvements * Aligns multiple squads and stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and drive results

**4\. Data\-Driven Decision Making**

* Uses data analytics to identify **bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for automation** * Defines and monitors input and output metrics to measure business impact * Leads A/B tests, pilot programs, and post\-implementation audits to validate effectiveness

**5\. Stakeholder \& Change Management**

* Ensures effective **communication across departments and leadership** to align expectations * Owns the **management of the change process**, including documentation, training, and rollout strategies * Drives collaboration between product, engineering, and operations to balance technical feasibility and operational needs

**What do we look for**

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* **7\+ years of experience in product management, operations, or logistics** * Proven ability to lead **multiple parallel projects and cross\-functional teams** * Experience managing **Product Owners or project teams** in a high\-growth environment. * Strong understanding of **warehouse automation, last\-mile logistics, or supply chain operations**. * Deep expertise in **process design, Lean, Six Sigma, and operational efficiency methodologies**. * Ability to **analyze large datasets** to drive decision\-making and performance improvements. * **Strong stakeholder management skills** – ability to work with Engineering, Operations, and Leadership. * **Proficiency in Agile methodologies** (Scrum, Kanban) and working in an iterative environment. * Advanced **English (C1\+)**, German or Czech is an advantage. * Willingness to **travel up to 30\-50%** to operational sites.

**Nice to have**

* experience with automation technology (AMRs, Autostore, Robotic Picking, shuttles etc.)

**What’s in it for you**

* **Fair pay, transparent, stable compensation** A strong fixed salary with clear rules. No bonus politics. Great work is rewarded openly and fairly. * **Good food options, fresh, every day** Enjoy subsidised meals/fresh food options in the office and regular refreshments like drinks, fruit, and snacks that keep you energized. * **Life beyond work, hybrid work \& real flexibility** Three days in the office and the rest where it works best for you. Take time off when you need it with paid vacation days above statutory and flexible scheduling. * **Grow with Knuspr every day \-** we move fast, and so can you. Learn, experiment, and take ownership from day one. Every challenge is a chance to grow. * **Recognition \& community \-** Your impact is seen and appreciated. You can celebrate colleagues through Bonusly peer\-recognition credits and feel supported by a team that works hard and wins together. * **Health \& wellbeing \-** Access to our UNIQA private insurance option and supportive wellbeing culture, keeping you healthy inside and outside of work. * **Mobility \& convenience \-** Company car available for selected management\-level roles and fuel support for regular WH travel. * **Premium membership \-** Free Knuspr Premium membership with exclusive benefits. * **Referral rewards \-** Recommend great people and get rewarded through our group referral program. * **Team spirit \-** We organize team events, celebrations, and moments to connect because work is better when we win together.

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