Senior Product Design Manager

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)? Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy? Are our Engineering principles aligned with your vision? Then Pennylane is the right place for you
Our vision We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones). We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.
About us Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe) In 5 years of existence, we've managed to : Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants Raise a total of €225 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more... Grow from 7 cofounders to 800 happy Pennylaners : we're now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor. Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings  Already more than 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 5000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France
 Design at Pennylane Design sits at the centre of this mission and its purpose is to deliver a accessible, seamless and enjoyable experience for our two main users. Our team of 40+ Product Designers work across different Tracks that are divided into cross-functional squads, each consisting of Engineering, Product and Design. Autonomy, trust and transparency are the key values upon which our culture is built, this is directly reflected in how our designers operate on a day-to-day basis. At Pennylane, designers are expected to actively contribute all the way from defining the problem space, to research and testing.
Team and context We are seeking a Senior Product Design Manager for the Accounting Track, with a strong strategic and design mindset, who has extensive experience working in complex Product environments.
We are looking for someone with proven experience working directly with C-level executives and executive committees. You have the ability to simplify complex topics, communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, and naturally adapt your presence and influence in high-stakes discussions. As a Senior Product Design Manager at the track level, you'll directly report to the Accounting Head of Product (Emmanuel Hosanski) and you will have the opportunity to mentor and lead a team of 3 talented Product Design Managers on a daily basis ("manager of managers"). Our organisation is growing fast and you could also take the responsibility of managing few ICs (Product Designers) belonging to newly created tracks, while our organisation stabilizes. You'll be working closely with the Accounting Head of Product and the Accounting Head of Engineering, as well as collaborating with the other track's Senior Product Design Managers. Pennylane is based in Paris but our Design team is remote-friendly. The team meets in Paris a few days every two months. Your key responsibilities

Product Strategy & Design visionRefine and update the Product Strategy at the Accounting track level in close partnership with the Accounting Head of Product and the Accounting Head of EngineeringShape, promote and spread the Product Design vision and the Design culture at Pennylane's level and outside of Pennylane, in close collaboration with the rest of the Senior Design management and the Design Ops TeamRepresent design in executive forums and act as the voice of our users to the boardContribute to strategic initiatives and company-wide bets with other leaders
People ManagementLead and mentor a team of 3 Product Design Managers overseeing themselves 15 Product Designers and stay close to the Product & Craft work of your 15 Product Designers at the track levelHelp your team balance speed, quality, and design consistency, always focusing on JBTD and business goals
Design Team LeadershipCo-animate the Design Committee and Design rituals with the other Design Leaders and own with them hiring, onboarding, performance follow-up, career development processes and all other transversal Design initiatives at company levelPartner closely with other Design Leaders, cross-functional partners, and HR team to hire, develop and retain design talent in alignment with the growth trajectory of our organisationYou will have the possibility to have impact at Pennylane scale by working on cross teams or transversal initiatives
What does the recruitment process look like ?Screening with our recruiter: 45 minWho Interview with your direct manager, our Head of Product - Emmanuel: 45 min Product&Tech discussion: 1 HDesign Organization / Design vision interview: 1 HLast Round with our CPO: 1 H
Encouraging diversity in all its forms, Pennylane strives to offer an inclusive, caring and fulfilling work environment in our offices and remotely. We provide equal opportunities and consideration regardless of background, origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation or handicap. What do we do to make your work life easier You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone  Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane You'll have a competitive compensation package You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us You'll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it  Through our partner Gymlib, you'll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness You'll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French You'll get the latest Apple equipment We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Pennylane Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone. If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…) We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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