Product & Engineering Operations Manager
Maple Technologies
Valbonne, Alpes-Maritimes
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing bootstrapped AI SaaS startup as our Product & Engineering Operations Manager . You will work directly with leadership, product, and engineering teams to build the operational backbone of our company, focusing on processes, priorities, and delivery .
We are looking for someone who can bring structure and rhythm to product and engineering , help set the right priorities based on the company vision , and create and improve processes that drive high performance , all while keeping the speed and pragmatism of a startup environment.
If you enjoy building things from scratch, driving execution, and collaborating closely with technical teams, this is the perfect role.
Responsibilities
• Design and implement product and engineering processes that enable smooth collaboration and fast delivery,
• Set up and run production rhythms like standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery reviews,
• Work with leadership to translate company vision into product and engineering priorities ,
• Take ownership of execution and delivery , making sure teams stay aligned and focused,
• Build and maintain clear roadmaps, priorities, and delivery schedules together with product and tech leads,
• Identify risks and blockers early and proactively solve problems to keep teams moving ,
• Help shape the team structure and roles as we grow, including hiring and onboarding best practices,
• Ensure excellent communication and alignment between product, engineering, and leadership.
Qualifications
• Experience in project, program, product operations, or engineering management roles in SaaS, AI, or tech startups,
• Strong ability to build and scale processes from scratch in fast-paced environments,
• Excellent organizational and communication skills , with a talent for keeping teams aligned and on track,
• Experience working closely with engineering and product teams , with a solid understanding of technical conversations,
• Ability to balance structure and flexibility , staying pragmatic and focused on outcomes without adding bureaucracy,
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, high-growth environments , and is comfortable working independently,
• Bonus if you have experience in AI/ML, enterprise SaaS, or retail tech .