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Head of Product - Homedeal

Skydreams is built on talented and passionate Skydreamers. Do you have what it takes to change the world?

• Product

• €7500.0 to 8500.0EUR

• 32.0 to 40.0 hours

About Skydreams & Homedeal

At Skydreams, we build digital marketplaces to empower people making the right decisions for their homes & gardens. Homedeal is our brand and we are here to uplift the power of the craft. If you appreciate the perfect stroke of a brush, woodwork accurate to within a millimeter, chances are, you are one of us already. We stand for a home improvement industry that is transparent, respectful and fair. No bragging, no shadiness. Let the skill do the talking. Straight up. We sure are on a mission, with rolled-up sleeves. Let's get the job done. As we continue our strong growth, we're now searching for a Head of Product who wants to build with us.

About the role

As the Head of Product at Homedeal, you'll shape the overall product vision, strategy, and execution to drive both customer satisfaction and business growth. You'll lead the full product portfolio, collaborating closely with engineering, design, customer success and marketing. You'll combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset to drive progress within squads and key projects. This role is perfect for an experienced, hands-on-the-ball product manager who thrives in marketplace complexity and turns customer insights into meaningful solutions.

We ask you to

• Define and execute the overall product vision and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor the product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure that product decisions align with business priorities and drive revenue growth.
• Drive customer-centric transformation by ensuring that user needs are at the core of product development efforts.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to create effective go-to-market strategies.
• Define and track key product performance metrics to measure success and inform future decisions.
• Advocate for best product management practices and create frameworks to optimize team efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to ensure the successful execution of the product roadmap.
• Lead one product team to continue to make hands-on impact.

This is you

• Experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to define and drive product vision and strategy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing product teams.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with executive leadership.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with a strong ability to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and align teams.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related) or equivalent level of thinking and working.
• Experience with the Shape Up product development methodology is considered an advantage.
• Salary expectations: 97.200eu - 110.000eu annually.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We give you

We give you the opportunity to contribute to one of the largest marketplaces for specialists in a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization with a bright and diverse team of more than 75 colleagues from around the world. Homedeal is part of Skydreams, a pioneer in marketplaces since 2006 and winner of the FD Gazellen International Award 2025! Our vibrant and modern office is located in the heart of Utrecht. You work with an enthusiastic group of colleagues and enjoy weekly fresh fruit, free lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, soft drinks, and delicious coffee and coffee specialties.

We are a hybrid organization, which means you can choose whether to work at the office or from home. To ensure you perform optimally, we provide you with a brand-new laptop (Macbook or Lenovo), a NS-Business card (Dutch railway card), and a budget to set up your home office. Additionally, we offer plenty of opportunities and possibilities to further develop yourself within your field and get the most out of your talents.

We offer a competitive salary, 28 holiday days as well as a superb pension plan. For our employees with kids, we provide 100% paid parental leave for both parents. Work-life balance matters to us - whether that means working from another country for a while to explore, accessing free mental health care, or enjoying monthly massages, we've got you covered.