LEAD PRODUCT MANAGER

⚲ Zagreb, Radnička cesta 47

DECODE is a full-service software development company that builds complex mobile and web apps for clients around the world.

We’re a place for professionals who want to grow through meaningful work. You’ll work on global projects, use modern technologies, and collaborate closely with a team that values solid engineering and shared ownership.

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Salary range

90+

experts working together to achieve great things.

14

years of hard work, always pushing for excellence.

40%

of DECODErs have been with us for over 3 years.

Your impact

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to take clear ownership of product outcomes and lead a multidisciplinary product team. In this role, you’ll shape product vision and strategy, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and make sure the products we deliver solve real user problems while supporting business goals.

Why you’ll like working here…

Work in an environment that values quality and strives for excellence.
Work on international projects for well-known companies and solve meaningful problems.
Take part in building and growing your team.

Trusted by great companies

Your responsibilities

Lead product discovery and delivery across multiple client products, setting clear priorities and maintaining focus in an agency environment that involves occasional context switching,
Contribute to pre-sales by shaping solutions, defining scope, identifying risks, preparing estimations, and turning early client ideas into realistic product directions,
Translate client business goals into concrete product outputs, including wireframes, user flows, and well-written user stories that support effective design and development,
Make product decisions based on user behavior and data by defining analytics, spotting drop-off risks, interpreting insights, and proposing improvements that increase retention and business value,
Prioritize features and initiatives based on impact, effort, and commercial constraints, making pragmatic decisions that deliver value without unnecessary development work,.
Analyze competing products and market patterns, separating proven best practices from solutions that need adaptation or should be avoided,
Lead and grow a team of product managers and product designers by setting quality standards, reviewing work, mentoring team members, and strengthening product thinking across projects,
Improve product and project ways of working to support clarity, transparency, and strong collaboration between product, design, and engineering teams.

We expect

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in IT, Computer Science, or a related field,
7+ years of experience in the software industry,
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills,
Experience working with international clients,
A solid understanding of all stages of software product development,
Strategic thinking and the ability to connect day-to-day product decisions with long-term client and company goals,
Experience in product discovery, market research, and analysis,
The ability to prioritize features based on user needs, client goals, and business constraints,
Strong analytical and decision-making skills,
A good understanding of agile principles and practices,
Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle and Scrum methodology,
Experience in defining and tracking product success metrics,
Experience working with tools such as Jira and Confluence,
Full professional fluency in English and Croatian.

Bonus points

Background as a software engineer, UI/UX designer, or QA engineer,
Experience working in a software agency,
Proficiency in German.

Meet the team

Product design

Matej Maric↗
Product Designer
Antonija Veselski↗
Product Designer
Stella Kralj↗
Product Designer

Salary range

3.200 – 4.500 EUR

Gross salary, depending on seniority

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Additional benefits…

We encourage your professional development

Education budget – We support learning that makes sense for you. You choose the courses, workshops, or conferences that help you grow.
Regular feedback – Every six months, you sit down with your Team Lead and have an open conversation about your work, progress, and compensation.
Tech talks & non-tech talks – We regularly share knowledge across teams, covering technology, product, and other areas that support your work.

We care about your health

Annual health check-up – You get a full preventive health check-up once a year.
Supplementary health insurance – You can opt into supplementary health insurance from your first day, and keep it for as long as you’re with us.
100% paid sick leave – We cover sick leave at a full rate for up to 15 days per year.
Multisport – Multisport program gives you access to over 80 sports facilities. The monthly cost is €41.25, deducted from your salary.

We care about your family

A gift for every new family member – We can’t help with sleepless nights, but we do welcome new arrivals with a practical gift to get you started.
Extra days off for parents – You get a day off for your child’s first day of nursery or school. All parents also receive an extra day of annual leave.
Christmas gift voucher – Santa Claus comes to DECODE every year, and leaves presents for the little ones.
Nursery reimbursement – You can use nursery reimbursement through a gross salary deduction.

We offer you flexibility

Parking (for car & bike) – It’s up to you how you get to work; it’s our job to sort out where to park your car or bike.
Flexible working hours – some prefer sunrise, others can never get enough sleep. We arrive at work between 7 and 10; you choose your own time.
Hybrid work– by agreement with the team lead, remote working days are an option when we need peace and focus from home.

Additional rewards

Loyalty rewards – We mark the milestones. You’ll receive a reward after 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, and 20 years with DECODE.
Christmas bonus – December is a month of giving, and Santa Claus always makes a stop at DECODE.
Referral bonus for new colleagues – If you recommend someone who joins our team, we’ll thank you with a referral bonus.
Referral bonus for new clients – If you help bring in a new client, you receive a bonus for expanding our network.
Performance bonus – We like to end the year on a high note. When the company does well, everyone shares in the bonus. You receive a bonus based on company performance, with the amount defined by role, tenure, and one month’s gross salary.
DECODE loyalty card – You get access to benefits and discounts with our partners, including nearby restaurants.

aND FINALLY, A BIT ABOUT US

We enjoy big team buildings and social events, but we also organize smaller activities to match different interests. Our football team is always open to new players, and if you don’t feel like running solo, our derunners are there too.

If you prefer something a bit calmer, we have a chess club and regular board game nights. And if you think we’re missing an activity, bring it up and let’s start another one together.