Senior Product Manager, Search

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

At Glovo, we are building the future of cities by enabling anyone to get any product from any store in their city delivered in minutes. Our goal is to provide on-demand delivery infrastructure for every city in the world.

Search is at the heart of our customer experience - it's the gateway through which millions of users discover products and services across our platform. As a Senior Product Manager for Search, you'll own one of the most critical and strategic functionalities of our customer app, responsible for our Search Engine and the complete search experience.

You'll have the opportunity to build cutting-edge search capabilities that serve millions of orders across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. From developing sophisticated search algorithms and personalization features to creating intuitive search interfaces, you'll shape how customers discover and connect with local businesses in their cities.

Together, we aim to redefine how people search for and discover products in the on-demand economy!

THE JOURNEY

• Product Strategy: Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for our Search platform, aligning with overall business goals and customer needs across diverse markets.
• Search Innovation: Lead the development of advanced search capabilities including intelligent auto-complete, typo-tolerance, multi-language support, semantic search, and personalized recommendations.
• Technical Excellence: Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable search infrastructure, optimize search performance, and integrate machine learning models for enhanced search relevance.
• Customer Insights: Conduct market research and analyze search behavior patterns to identify opportunities for improving search accuracy, speed, and user satisfaction.
• Feature Development: Lead the development of new search features that enhance discoverability, reduce time-to-find, and improve conversion rates across our platform.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Data Science, Engineering, Design, and UX Research teams to deliver high-quality search experiences that scale globally.
• Performance Optimization: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including search success rates, query performance, and user engagement metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders across different markets to understand local search requirements and ensure successful product delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Experience: 6+ years delivering highly successful and innovative consumer-facing products, with demonstrated experience in search, discovery, or related domains
• Technical Background: Strong technical foundation with experience working on search engines, information retrieval systems, or similar technologies
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree is a plus
• Search Expertise: Deep understanding of search technologies, ranking algorithms, and user search behavior patterns
• Data-Driven Mindset: Solid experience with data analysis, A/B testing, and using metrics to drive product decisions and optimize search performance
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions in ambiguous situations, and drive product initiatives from conception to launch
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with ability to align diverse stakeholders and clearly explain complex technical concepts
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously across different markets
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience navigating complex technical and business challenges

BE A PART OF A TEAM WHERE YOU WILL

• Define a world-class search experience and vision for millions of users globally
• Set your team's Objectives and Key Results aligned with company OKRs
• Own the product roadmap, monitor and measure the success of search features your team builds
• Work with cross-functional teams from Data Science, Design, User Research, and Engineering to define winning search strategies
• Ensure strong collaboration and communication across the company and serve as the primary point of contact for search-related initiatives
• Ship fast and often, with focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Impact the daily lives of millions of users by making product discovery seamless and delightful

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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