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<p dir="ltr">Hi there, I'm Simon, Director of Product Management at TestGorilla. We’re excited to share more about the Senior Product Manager role and our team.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>About TestGorilla</h3><p dir="ltr">Imagine a world where everyone lands their dream job. TestGorilla is revolutionizing the hiring process through skills-based hiring, empowering one billion people to do just that. Our platform provides scientifically validated tests, enabling companies to hire faster and without bias, based on true skills and potential. We also empower candidates to showcase their abilities and find ideal roles.</p><p dir="ltr">At TestGorilla, we stand for diversity, act with integrity, and put talent first. We celebrate individuality and creativity and believe in a workplace where you can make a big impact. Our team works in a flexible, autonomous environment with a focus on well-being and results.</p><p dir="ltr">Join us in creating a future where skills matter most, and everyone has the chance to land their dream job.</p><h3>About the role</h3><p dir="ltr">As our <strong>Senior Product Manager</strong>, you'll be essential in achieving TestGorilla's vision of helping one billion people land their dream job. You'll <strong>will lead our activation efforts and enable our PLG and SLG motion to its full potential</strong>. This isn't just a role; it's your chance to make a real difference by <strong>ensuring that our customers experience and realise the full value of TestGorilla, empowering them to discover the best talent and match a candidate with their dream job</strong>. You’ll directly contribute to <strong>experiment on and optimise our PLG motion, support SLG initiatives and own foundational elements such as pricing and integrations</strong>. Join our driven, remote-first team, and let’s achieve these ambitious goals together.</p><p dir="ltr"><em>Want to see what it's like to join the Product team and make an impact as a Senior Product Manager? Get an inside look in this quick video:</em></p><figure><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1078570552?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479"></iframe></figure><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr"></p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><p dir="ltr">In this role, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p dir="ltr">Uphold TestGorilla's behaviors and foster an inclusive, supportive culture.</p><ul>
<li>Collaborate effectively with global colleagues across teams and time zones.</li>
<li>Translate our overall product strategy and vision into a team strategy and roadmap that drives maximum impact for your domain.</li>
<li>Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Customer Success, etc.). to factor their feedback and insights into product decisions</li>
<li>Talk to customers and users on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Leverage data and user insights to create solutions that satisfy and solve user needs</li>
<li>Create clear and thoughtful documentation that can easily be understood and used by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul><p><br></p><h3>What you’ll bring</h3><p dir="ltr">We're looking for someone who:</p><ul>
<li>Is passionate about TestGorilla's mission to help one billion people find their dream jobs.</li>
<li>Has strong written and verbal communication skills in English.</li>
<li>Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.</li>
<li>Is technically literate to a point where you can understand and support technical projects and risks.</li>
<li>Is actively utilising AI as a core productivity and quality enabler in the daily work.</li>
<li>Is data-driven and has an experimental mindset.</li>
<li>Has experience growing activation motions directly impacting business metrics in a SaaS company.</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr">We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the description. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you!</p><h3>Bonus skills</h3><p dir="ltr">While these skills aren’t a requirement, we’d be very interested to hear from you if you have:</p><ul>
<li>Direct experience as a Growth PM.</li>
<li>Experience working with Product Marketing.&nbsp;</li>
</ul><p><br></p><h3>What’s in it for you?</h3><p dir="ltr"><strong>Please note:</strong> Some specifics, particularly around leave, may vary depending on your country of residence. This will be discussed during the hiring process.</p><ul>
<li><strong>Global Team:</strong>Join a fully remote, mission-driven team from around the world</li>
<li><strong>Competitive compensation: </strong>Receive a competitive pay €63,000-€75,000 per annum + Share Appreciation Rights</li>
<li><strong>Remote &amp; flexible work: </strong>Work from almost anywhere*. Enjoy flexible hours and asynchronous work to balance work and life.<ul>
<li>* <em>Check out the Countries we currently hire from </em><a href="https://testgorilla-1680540968.teamtailor.com/pages/hiring-at"><em>here</em></a></li>
</ul></li>
<li><strong>Remote work budget: </strong>€1,000 per year to help you set up your home office</li>
<li><strong>Growth &amp; development:</strong> Invest in yourself and your career with a 3.5% L&amp;D budget and clear growth opportunities</li>
<li><strong>Stimulating work environment:</strong> Tackle new challenges and work with innovative technology in a dynamic setting</li>
<li><strong>Connect with your team: </strong>Join optional fun virtual socials, AMAs with team members and leadership, and regular fun chats. Build a strong sense of community!</li>
<li><strong>TestGorilla community groups: </strong>Join peers to build community and boost opportunities for connection, advocacy, and professional development.</li>
<li><strong>Parent/Caregiver support: </strong>We provide a caregiver-friendly work environment with paid 8-16 week parental leave and tailored return-to-work approaches</li>
<li><strong>Work-life balance: </strong>Our unlimited and flexible time off policy empowers you to take the time you need to recharge and maintain your well-being</li>
</ul><p><br></p><h3>Interested?</h3><p dir="ltr">We believe in using our own product to ensure fair and objective hiring. If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we invite you to complete one of our very own assessments. This will give you a firsthand experience of our platform and help us get to know you better. We look forward to hearing from you!</p><p dir="ltr">TestGorilla is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We understand that some candidates may experience test anxiety, and we want to assure you that accommodations are available and can be requested prior to sitting our assessments. Your request will not negatively impact your application, as we do not factor this into our review process.</p>

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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>✨ What does our application process look like? Learn more via<a href="https://vimeo.com/881454515/4a445705fc?ts=0&amp;share=copy"> this video<br></a></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong>✨</strong></strong></strong> <strong>Where do we hire from? Find out more about </strong><strong><strong><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/HiringatTestGorilla">hiring at TestGorilla</a></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Hi, I’m Joel, the VP of Marketing at TestGorilla. We’re a fast-growing HR tech company that helps teams make better hiring decisions, faster and bias-free. Every year, over 7 million candidates are invited for our assessments, assisting companies in making unbiased, data-driven hiring decisions.</p><p dir="ltr">As we scale our efforts in 2025 and beyond, we’re looking for a <strong>senior partnerships manager</strong> who’s passionate about high growth and helping people land dream jobs.<br><br></p><p>➡️ 🎥 <strong>Watch the below video</strong> to find out a little more about our hiring process!</p><figure><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1058267229?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479" width="1004" height="565" frameborder="0" title="Senior partnerships Manager"></iframe></figure><h3><br></h3><h3>What’s in it for you?</h3><ul>
<li>Helping shape a fast-growing HR tech startup as an early employee</li>
<li>Fully remote position with bright, motivated, and friendly colleagues around the world</li>
<li>
€80,000 - €100,000<strong> </strong>+ share appreciation rights (SARs)</li>
<li>Flexible hours and vacation</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>Remote working budget: €1,000 per year (pro-rata based on your start date)</li>
<li>Learning &amp; development budget: 3.5% of base compensation</li>
</ul><p> <br></p><ul>
</ul><h3>The job in a nutshell</h3><p dir="ltr">As a brand new role, you’ll be crafting a partner ecosystem from scratch. We believe there is a huge opportunity to support the growth of our business by unlocking new relationships with other organizations in the market. This person will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships that fuel our business growth and expand our market reach. Naturally, that means you’ll work closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to produce a smart plan that delivers results across multiple internal stakeholders. You will have your own budget, bundles of autonomy and access to the support of both the senior leadership team and marketing’s creative resources. There is also a lot of scope for growth - the success of this initiative will mean increased investment and growth in the future.<br></p><p>  </p><h3>You’ll spend time on the following</h3><ul>
<li>Identify and develop partnerships: research and identify high-potential strategic partners, including tech companies, industry leaders, and other relevant organizations. Build and maintain strong relationships to expand business opportunities and revenue streams.</li>
<li>Commercial negotiation: lead negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s business goals. Effectively articulate value propositions to partners, driving mutually beneficial terms and agreements.</li>
<li>Partnership strategy: collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine partnership strategies. Create a pipeline of prospects and manage the flow of new business through the sales organization</li>
<li>Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, product, and marketing teams to integrate partnership initiatives into broader company strategies. Coordinate joint go-to-market plans, promotional efforts, and integration strategies and unlock potential new product integration opportunities.</li>
<li>Revenue growth: ensure that partnerships contribute to revenue generation, with a focus on maximizing ROI. Set clear commercial KPIs for each partnership and measure success based on revenue, growth, and engagement metrics.</li>
<li>Ongoing relationship management: Nurture relationships with existing partners, ensuring ongoing value and collaboration. Continuously assess partner performance and identify opportunities for growth or improvement.</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr"><br> </p><h3>Here’s what we’re looking for</h3><ul>
<li>You are inspired by our mission to put one billion people in dream jobs</li>
<li>You are fully aligned with our <a href="https://www.testgorilla.com/careers/" target="_blank">behaviors</a>
</li>
<li>You can develop and execute a comprehensive strategy that aligns with our overall business objectives.</li>
<li>You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively articulate complex ideas and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.</li>
<li>You have a proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partners.</li>
<li>We'd love it if you've worked in smaller companies or built partnerships from the ground up.</li>
<li>You are comfortable with the ambiguity and pace of an early-stage startup</li>
</ul><p></p><p dir="ltr"><em>We typically expect candidates with several years of experience in partnership management, marketing, business development, or commercial sales roles to have the skills mentioned above.</em></p><p> </p><h3>Bonus points if …</h3><ul>
<li>You have experience in HR tech or SaaS startups.</li>
<li>You’ve managed global communications for a fast-growing company.</li>
<li>You have existing relationships with media outlets in the HR or tech industry, particularly EMEA and the US</li>
<li>You’re skilled at leveraging data and insights to shape narratives.</li>
<li>You have experience working in a SaaS company and a fast-growing startup</li>
</ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Interested?</h3><p>Here at TestGorilla, we do as we say. We use our assessment platform to make sure we make the best hiring decisions faster and bias-free. I took one too and I enjoyed it!So if this role sounds like a good fit for you, I’d like you to take an assessment so we can get a better idea about whether you would fit the role. It’s also a great opportunity for you to get to know our product!If you’re hired, I’ll do everything I can to help you succeed at TestGorilla and throughout the rest of your career.<br><br></p>

Senior Partnerships Manager

<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>✨</strong></strong></strong> <strong>Where do we hire from? Find out more about </strong><strong><strong><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/HiringatTestGorilla">hiring at TestGorilla</a></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><br>Hi there,</p><p>I’m Nicolas, the Head of Technology at TestGorilla. We’re a fast-growing HR tech company that helps teams make better hiring decisions, faster and bias-free. Every year, over 7 million candidates complete our assessments, helping companies make unbiased, data-driven hiring decisions.</p><p>As we scale our efforts in 2025 and beyond, we are seeking a <strong>Staff Engineer</strong> to drive technical excellence, enhance the developer experience, and enable the development of a reliable, scalable, and robust product.<br><br></p><h3>What’s in it for you?</h3><ul>
<li>Helping shape a fast-growing HR tech startup as an early employee</li>
<li>Fully remote position with bright, motivated, and friendly colleagues around the world</li>
<li>
Compensation range between €80,000 to €110,000 per annum + Share Appreciation Rights</li>
<li>Flexible hours and vacation</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>Remote working budget: €1,000 per year (pro-rata based on your start date)</li>
<li>Learning &amp; development budget: 3.5% of base compensation</li>
</ul><p>&nbsp;<br></p><ul>
</ul><h3>The job in a nutshell</h3><p dir="ltr">We are looking for a highly experienced Staff Engineer to join our team and take a leading role in shaping our engineering strategy, driving technical excellence, and enhancing the developer experience.<br><br>As a Staff Engineer, you will provide thought leadership in defining best practices, fostering innovation, and mentoring engineers to navigate complex technical challenges. Your contributions will ensure our platform remains aligned with our product strategy, business growth, and long-term strategic vision.<br></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h3>You’ll spend time on the following</h3><ul>
<li><strong>Partnering</strong> with engineering and product leaders to align technical initiatives with long-term business objectives.</li>
<li><strong>Identifying and executing key initiatives</strong> to improve system performance, scalability, and resilience.</li>
<li>Enhancing <strong>developer experience</strong> by improving tooling, workflows, and way of working.</li>
<li>Role model on quality and efficiency by <strong>actively contributing to codebases</strong>, driving best practices, and demonstrating excellence through hands-on work.</li>
<li>Providing <strong>coaching and mentorship</strong> to engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and professional growth.</li>
<li>Supporting teams in making <strong>well-informed technical decisions</strong> by balancing trade-offs, risk, and business impact.</li>
<li>Leading <strong>architectural</strong> decisions to build a high-quality, maintainable, and extensible platform.</li>
<li>Driving proactive measures to <strong>minimize technical debt </strong>and ensure structured execution of platform initiatives.</li>
<li>Embedding <strong>AI technologies</strong> in our stack to enable new AI-driven capabilities in our product.</li>
</ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h3>Here’s what we’re looking for</h3><ul>
<li>You are inspired by our mission to put one billion people in dream jobs</li>
<li>You are fully aligned with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.testgorilla.com/careers/" target="_blank">behaviors</a></li>
<li>You are a fast learner and always eager to have a direct impact on our stack and platform.</li>
<li>You have a strong background in architecting scalable systems and defining technical standards.</li>
<li>You possess strong experience with the <strong>Python ecosystem</strong> and <strong>Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.</strong></li>
<li>You excel at mentoring and coaching engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.</li>
<li>You have a proven ability to anticipate potential risks, align technical initiatives with business priorities, and deliver impactful results.</li>
<li>You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of validating and clearly articulating decisions.</li>
<li>You have strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively.</li>
<li>You thrive in ambiguity and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives.</li>
<li>You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.</li>
<li>You are comfortable with the ambiguity and pace of an early-stage startup</li>
</ul><p></p><h3>Bonus points if …</h3><ul>
<li>Experience using AI to enhance developer productivity (e.g., automation, code generation, intelligent tooling).</li>
<li>Expertise in high-transaction, high-data-volume SaaS platforms, ensuring scalability and performance.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with machine learning workflows, data pipelines, and AI model deployment in production.</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr"></p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>Here at TestGorilla, we do as we say. We use our assessment platform to make sure we make the best hiring decisions faster and bias-free. I took one too and I enjoyed it!So if this role sounds like a good fit for you, I’d like you to take an assessment so we can get a better idea about whether you would fit the role. It’s also a great opportunity for you to get to know our product!If you’re hired, I’ll do everything I can to help you succeed at TestGorilla and throughout the rest of your career.<br><br></p>

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