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Product Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

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Catenon

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Spanish: Native level
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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What we're looking for

Must-Haves:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a product area and a minimum of 3 years leading teams.
- Strong product management skills with a sharp commercial judgement and solid business acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder management and a strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
- Deep understanding of REST APIs, integrations, webhooks, data flows, software architecture, and transactional B2B/B2C platforms.
- Native or bilingual proficiency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English.
- Availability to travel when required.

Nice-to-Haves:
- Background in B2C e-commerce, marketplaces, payments, distribution networks, or API-rich platforms.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and previous experience as a Product Lead for technical products.

The role

Our client is currently seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Lead to join our team in Madrid. In this hybrid role, you will take direct ownership of the local product strategy and delivery, bridging the gap between technology investments and measurable business outcomes. You will lead an established nine-person development organisation-comprising five in-house developers and four external contractors-and act as the main interface between the Spanish Management Team and the Global Product & Technology leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact projects and core platform enhancements while enjoying international exposure and long-term career potential within a top-tier organization.

What you'll do

- Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for local products and integrations.
- Prioritize initiatives and manage the local product backlog to align with business goals and partner requirements.
- Translate business and partner requirements into comprehensive product features and technical specifications for APIs, third-party integrations, and B2B/B2C transactional platforms.
- Own end-to-end delivery, strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance for the local engineering team.
- Serve as the primary interface between the Spanish Management Team, commercial and operational stakeholders, in-house developers, group Product & Technology teams, and the HQ.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment

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As part of an internationally recognized group, the company combines a dynamic international presence with global technological excellence. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, empowering its employees to make a direct impact on the business.

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