Director Product - Devices (all genders)

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Product - Devices to lead our Toniebox team. As part of tonies, you will be responsible for the successful adoption and execution of the established devices strategy for the Toniebox category, while identifying opportunities for iterative, data-backed evolution in the mid- to long-term.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Onboarding & Evolution: Successfully adopt and execute the established devices strategy for the Toniebox category, while identifying opportunities for iterative, data-backed evolution in the mid- to long-term.
• Reliable Delivery & Execution: Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle with a focus on rigorous execution, ensuring all milestones from concept to launch are met with high-quality results and cost efficiency.
• Structured Stakeholder Management: Establish proactive, transparent communication channels with senior leadership, marketing, sales, research, and operations to ensure total organisational alignment.
• Portfolio Lifecycle Discipline: Manage the global product portfolio of Toniebox variations and bundles, maintaining a balance between creative innovation and commercial target achievement.
• Accountable Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team by fostering a culture of ownership, where strategic vision is consistently matched by operational reliability.
• Performance-Led Optimisation: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, using these insights to drive continuous improvement and stakeholder confidence.
• Customer-Centric Advocacy: Utilise market data and user feedback to ensure the product roadmap remains relevant to the evolving needs of children and their families.

What we are looking for:

• Proven Leadership: 8–10 years of experience in product management, with 3–5 years in a leadership role, within consumer electronics or hardware.
• Execution-Focused Track Record: Demonstrated success in launching and scaling complex consumer electronic products in international markets, with a focus on meeting delivery timelines.
• Strategic Maturity: Ability to seamlessly integrate into an existing strategic framework and manage it with discipline before proposing iterative enhancements.
• Mastery of Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and translate technical progress into clear business updates.
• Operational Mindset: Strong understanding of the product development process, with the ability to navigate the transition from ideation to high-volume market launch.
• Data-Driven Rigour: Analytical mindset capable of leveraging data to justify strategic shifts and prove execution success.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Product Management; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Why tonies?

Our benefits vary by location. The following benefits apply in Germany:

• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 'toniecation days' (unpaid leave days).
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.