(Senior) Product Manager (m/w/d) for Species Conservation Platform

Wild at Home. Our small, innovative team has almost everything we need to set a few good new things in the world, but what's missing is an ambitious and compatible tech being to lead our latest cloud to deserved success.

We are Frogs & Friends

Frogs & Friends is a non-profit organization with its seat in Berlin, which has made it its mission to find new ways of presenting and positioning scientific topics in the field of species conservation. Our portfolio includes research, presentation, and networking areas, where we realize various individual projects in cooperation with suitable partners.

Our main project is Citizen Conservation, a joint initiative by zoos and private animal keepers to establish coordinated breeding programs for endangered species. The goal is to make the potential of private wildlife conservation effectively usable for species conservation. After user research and development of a first design prototype, we are now looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead our SaaS platform from concept to market-ready product.

Your Mission

You will take over product responsibility for our species conservation platform and develop it from the concept phase to a market-ready tech product. You will work at the interface between species conservation, technology, and business development and build the bridge between our vision and its successful implementation.

Tasks

Main Tasks:

• Conversion of existing design prototype into a functional MVP: Definition and prioritization of product roadmap based on user research and strategic goals
• Creation of user stories, requirement documents, and acceptance criteria
• Coordination and steering of external designers and developers
• Market analysis and competitor observation in the field of conservation tech and community platforms
• Satisfaction of product-market fit through continuous validation with users

You will also be involved in:

• Development of a sustainable business model (monetization, pricing) as well as marketing and launch strategy
• Identification and application for relevant funding opportunities (EU funds, national funding programs, foundation grants)
• Exchange with experts (species conservation experts, community management) and various stakeholders (private animal keepers, zoos, scientific institutions)
• BUILDING partnerships with relevant institutions and communitiesRepresentation of the platform at industry events and to potential partners

Qualification

Must:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in product management for digital products or SaaS
• Demonstrated success in developing products from concept to market phase
• Fundamental knowledge of agile methods (Scrum, Kanban), product discovery, UX/UI design, and web technologies
• Experience working with external service providers (agencies, freelancers)
• Analytical thinking and data-informed decision-making
• Very good German and English skills

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with community platforms, marketplaces, or B2C/B2B hybrid models
• Knowledge of funding acquisition and non-profit financing
• Affinity to nature conservation, sustainability, or impact projects
• Experience in early product phases

Personality:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on mentality
• Eigeninitiative and the ability to work structuredly in uncertain situations
• Communication strength and mediation skills between different worlds
• Pasison for our mission and team player with the ability to work independently

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape a product with real impact from scratch
• High autonomy and design freedom in an early product stage
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
• A committed team with a shared vision
• Insights into the fascinating world of species conservation
• Fair remuneration oriented to NGO standards (open for negotiation depending on experience)
• Professional development opportunities and access to relevant professional network

We look forward to receiving comprehensive application documents and mentioning salary expectations by January 27, 2026.

Frogs & Friends e.V.
c/o Managing Director Björn Encke
Reichenberger Str. 88
10999 Berlin

Tel: +49-30-346 497 661

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