Principal Product Manager: Fulfillment Center

Rohlík Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing online grocery platforms, changing how people eat and live. Founded in 2014 in the Czech Republic, we’ve grown into a trusted brand with more than one million customers across Czechia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and Romania.

Join us in building the future of e-grocery operations at a European scale
. We are on a mission to create a winning operations model, leveraging cutting‑edge automation, autonomous last‑mile delivery, and AI‑driven management systems
.

You will work alongside top experts in Operations Research, AI, Warehousing and Logistics
, tackling some of the most complex challenges in same‑day delivery for 20,000+ products
.

Our unique R&D teams specialize in simulation, optimization, and autonomous decision‑making
, designing the next generation of warehouse and last‑mile automation
. Whether it’s enhancing robotic picking, optimizing Auto Store systems, or building the autonomous brain behind our entire fulfillment model
, your work will directly shape the future of logistics innovation. If you’re driven by disruptive innovations, process optimisation, data, and real‑world impact
, this is your opportunity to make a difference in one of Europe’s most advanced e‑commerce operations.

The Principal Product Manager (PPM) is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of the assigned business stream within operations, leading multiple innovation projects, and ensuring the delivery of impactful improvements. This role oversees a team of Product Owners and Process Designers
, aligning business objectives with other streams, technology, and operations teams to maximize efficiency and scalability.

The PPM collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, and Data teams to define roadmaps, manage dependencies, and implement high‑value initiatives. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands‑on execution, and strong leadership to drive measurable improvements in key operational KPIs.

1. Business Stream Leadership & Strategy

Owns the product strategy and success for a given business stream

Defines long‑term vision and ensures alignment with company‑wide goals

Identifies key operational constraints, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities

Ensures business impact by setting measurable Input & Output KPIs for the stream

Leads a team of 2 Senior Product Owners
, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and priorities

Provides mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities to team members

Ensures effective cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Data teams

Ensures the team's skills are aligned with the business needs and ambitions

3. Execution & Delivery

Oversees the execution of multiple innovation projects within the business stream.

Facilitates decision‑making, prioritization, and trade‑off analysis to maximize value delivery

Partner closely with Engineering and Operational Excellence to ensure on‑time and high‑quality implementation of product features and process improvements

Aligns multiple squads and stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and drive results

4. Data‑Driven Decision Making

Uses data analytics to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for automation

Defines and monitors input and output metrics to measure business impact

Leads A/B tests, pilot programs, and post‑implementation audits to validate effectiveness

5. Stakeholder & Change Management

Ensures effective communication across departments and leadership to align expectations

Owns the management of the change process
, including documentation, training, and rollout strategies

Drives collaboration between product, engineering, and operations to balance technical feasibility and operational needs

7+ years of experience in product management, operations, or logistics

Proven ability to lead multiple parallel projects and cross‑functional teams

Experience managing Product Owners or project teams in a high‑growth environment.

Strong understanding of warehouse automation, last‑mile logistics, or supply chain operations
.

Deep expertise in process design, Lean, Six Sigma, and…