Principal Product Manager - GenAI

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We invite you to join us on a critical and exciting mission! To expand and scale our recent investments in the Generative AI area to not only work on exciting projects with our internal customers, but also to pave the way for the future of OLX with LLMs and Generative AI. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a strategic movement inside the company.

It’s early days, but the traction of GenAI‑enabled initiatives at our company is growing by the week. Two dozen use case experiments are already being planned/built/tested by teams across our CUs, with more in the pipeline, fed by e.g. the successful Hackathon organized by the Horizontals team in Jan 2024.
GenAI is a key bet for OLX Europe for FY26 and beyond. As such, we have decided to build diverse teams to supercharge our company’s approach to GenAI.

We are looking for a visionary Principal Product Manager to lead the exploration and development of disruptive GenAI applications. In this role, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify, test, and validate breakthrough innovations that could redefine our business model. As a Principal Product Manager, you will be at the forefront of product development, partnering with leadership across product, engineering, and research to ensure the successful integration of new products into our portfolio.

Your mission is to move swiftly and strategically to find product‑market fit for transformative ideas, driving significant impact on our company’s growth and direction.

The role will directly report into the Director of Product and can be based in Portugal (remote or from our office in Lisbon). Please note that OLX does not offer relocation.

• Develop, communicate, and execute a visionary product strategy and roadmap for disruptive Gen AI enabled products that aligns with the company's overarching business goals and enhances our market position.
• Combine your deep technical understanding of what the technology is capable of, as well as its limitations, to define product strategy.
• Lead the ideation, development, and market validation of innovative GenAI products.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI Agents, ensuring they deliver autonomous, reliable, and high‑impact value across key business workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product, engineering, and research leadership, to ensure alignment and effective execution of product strategies.
• Act as the primary interface between the innovation team and senior leadership, communicating progress, challenges, and opportunities effectively.
• Develop and implement robust processes for testing and validating new product ideas, ensuring they meet customer needs and market demands.
• Guide the incorporation of successful innovations into the broader product portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
• Drive cross‑collaboration and knowledge sharing within the leadership team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and ML, to inform product development and strategic decisions.

• 8+ years of product management experience, demonstrating a proven track record of ideating, developing, and launching successful new products from concept to market.
• Track record of leading successful product development (0 to
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• Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics platforms.
• Experience working with or applying Large Language Models and understanding Gen AI is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership and cross‑functional…