Head of Product (R&D Studio)

JatApp is an IT product company that creates valuable high-tech products used daily by millions worldwide.

We are looking for a Head of Product who will oversee all aspects of the company’s R&D studio. We expect a leader and an expert who will identify, drive, and align with new products’ research and development.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Assemble and bring in an R&D product team in Turkey

• Be responsible for the overall strategy and business success

• Bring in products to the financial targets and drive the strategic vision for the studio products portfolio

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations to ensure that staff and resources are optimally managed

• Manage and support the developer's team

• Keep an eye on the key performance indicators, the market, and the competitors

• Develop the country's operations and look for new opportunities to help strengthen the business

• Report to the company's Founder and CEO about the business results of the R&D product team in Turkey

What you’ll need:

• At least 3 years of experience within a related role (Head of Studio, Head of Product, Product Manager, Product Team Lead)

• Experience in building and/or leading successful mobile B2C products is a must

• Experience in working with Web, IOS, and Android developers' team

• Experience with P&L reports

• Turkish - Native

• Advanced level of English

• Have a real founder personality

• Deep understanding of the Turkish IT sector

• Experience in people hiring and management

• Ability to handle conflicts and apply a coaching approach

• Clear, result-oriented, and empathetic type of communication - it doesn't matter what hierarchy level your counterpart is on

Will be a plus:

• Experience in setting up processes in cross-platform teams

At JatApp, we value:

• Responsibility for your product and processes

• Result orientation and perseverance in achieving your goals

• Flexibility and quick adaptation to changes

• Ownership of your work and closing turnkey tasks

• Continuous development and teamwork

Recruitment process: HR interview - Test task - Technical interview - Final interview - Reference Check - Offer

We offer:

• Flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely

• Technical equipment (laptop) for work or reimbursement for it

• Coverage of meal expenses

• Health insurance and compensation for sports activities after the end of the probationary period

• Compensation for professional development training, participation in conferences, and meetups – at the end of the probationary period

• Informal events, team building

• 20 days off per year, 15 days of paid sick leaves (12 with medical certificate, 3 without)

• Annual compensation review and annual bonus