Ministry of Programming is a dynamic startup studio and a change maker dedicated to empowering global startups with innovative product strategies and robust software solutions on their journey to success.
Over the past 9 years, we have partnered with more than 100 startups, driving their growth through a product-centric approach that integrates branding, design, and technical solutions to build successful products and, ultimately, sustainable business models.
Our team of 160 professionals brings together expertise in product strategy, product design, software development, and strategic consulting, all specifically tailored to support startups and innovative products. We go beyond delivering code; we help startups build resilient business models that maximize product-market fit and long-term success. By leveraging our extensive international networks, we establish strategic partnerships with top-tier startups worldwide, nurturing ventures from concept to scale.
In addition to our consulting services, we actively invest in startups, with a portfolio of over a dozen investments to date. This dual role as both a development partner and investor allows us to support founders not just with technical execution but with insights into sustainable product growth.
Our success is recognized on a global stage: Ministry of Programming is featured on the FT1000 list of the fastest-growing European companies by the Financial Times and has secured the 21st spot in Deloitte's annual list of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Central Europe, earning the prestigious Deloitte Impact Star Award.
Opis posla
As a Product Manager, you will guide startup founders through ideation, validation, launch, and post-launch, focusing on building sustainable business models. You will develop a deep understanding of customer problems, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes, translating these insights into value propositions and monetization strategies that align with the overall business vision.
Your role extends beyond product development to include strategic thinking around product viability and long-term success. Additionally, you will ensure that products are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of product ideas
Define and validate problems and identify customer segments
Develop and validate unique value propositions and monetization strategies
Develop a clear business model
Develop a clear product vision and strategy
Oversee Product Design
Define clear, achievable scopes for Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), aiming for rapid development timelines (6-10 weeks)
Develop launch plans that align with the product strategy and business model
Monitor and analyze product metrics and customer feedback after launch to drive iterative improvements toward Product-Market Fit
Act as the primary liaison between founders, designers, and tech
Manage project timelines, budgets, and ensure product quality standards are consistently met
Kvalifikacije
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate for this Product Manager role is a strategic thinker with a passion for building products that align with sustainable business models. You are a problem solver who excels at transforming founders' vision, customer insights, market dynamics, and competitive landscape evolution into practical and effective product strategies. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are skilled at balancing product vision with practical, Lean execution.
Key Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably within startup environments, innovative product teams or corporate innovation setups
Strong understanding of product strategy, business models, and market analysis
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product roadmaps and launch plans
Proficiency in integrating branding, product design, and technical aspects into product development
Experienced in rapid prototyping, validation, and iterative product development
Experienced in product analytics, including defining metrics, analyzing user behavior, and leveraging data to inform decisions
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams around a common vision
Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive product decisions and improvements
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-oriented approach
Personal Attributes:
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for product development
Data-driven, with the ability to extract insights from quantitative and qualitative data and translate them into actionable strategies
Customer-centric with a focus on delivering value
Lean-centric with a focus on optimizing processes, minimizing waste, and delivering impactful solutions efficiently
Adaptive, resilient, and able to navigate complex challenges
Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with founders, team members and other stakeholders
Dodatne Informacije
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sarajevo or Remote ( Bosnia and Herzegovina )