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Helmut F

Product & People Leader | AI Enthusiast | Engineering Background

About Me

Product leader with a strong engineering background, combining product vision, deep technical expertise, and people-focused leadership. Proven track record in scaling cross-functional teams, shaping customer-facing experiences for millions of users, and delivering measurable business impact. Recognised for fostering collaborative, high-performing cultures and aligning stakeholders from C-level to delivery teams. AI enthusiast with a strong interest in applying emerging technologies to solve real customer and business problems.

Jurisdiction

Germany | Colombia

Notable Employer

  • Group Product Manager at Just Eat Takeaway.com

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Senior Group Product ManagerJust Eat Takeaway.com
2022 - Present

• Led teams of 50+ FTEs, (4 direct reports), improving the UX for millions of users, generating over €400M/year in GMV. • Drove growth and retention optimisation efforts across ~20 markets, generating 10M+ weekly orders. • Successfully consolidated two global products (Just Eat & Takeaway.com) in collaboration with C-level, country managers, and product directors, driving innovation and integration. • Partnered with the AI, Machine Learning & Data Science team to design and launch AI-powered product recommendations, enhancing menu and basket personalisation for millions of users. • Installed market feedback loops with local teams to feed insights into the roadmap, strengthening adoption and product–market fit. • Provided sales enablement and product marketing support to commercial teams, improving sales efficiency across markets. • Ensured compliance across multiple regulations and markets, avoiding fines and saving over €600M/year.

Group Product ManagerNotableJust Eat Takeaway.com
2018 - 2022

• Led high-impact teams of 20+ FTEs, including 2 direct reports, to scale account management features, loyalty programs and core product capabilities, strengthening user engagement and retention across millions of customers. • Presented and advocated for innovative, tech-driven ideas, fostering cross-functional collaboration and supporting team adaptability through organisational change. Streamlined the planning process within the pillar, resulting in a 25% reduction in planning cycle times. • Introduced frameworks that improved team effectiveness and cross-department collaboration, navigating organisational transitions while maintaining high team morale. Those reduced project delivery timelines by 10%. • Conducted competitive intelligence and market research to drive strategic product positioning and differentiation initiatives.

Senior Technical Product Managersimplesurance GmbH
2015 - 2018

• Developed and delivered product roadmaps, collaborated with key stakeholders, and coached fellow product managers to drive innovation and growth. • Led cross-functional teams and defined PRDs, driving not only successful feature delivery but also strategic projects that directly contributed to the company’s growth. • Led the reengineering of the back office tool, cutting claim handling time by ~60%. • Delivered product training, education, and product marketing support to commercial and operational teams.

Product ManagerDievision Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH
2014 - 2015

• I led cross-functional teams to define features and create user stories, collaborating with clients and internal teams to align projects with roadmaps. • My role throughout the product lifecycle ensured the successful delivery of innovative solutions, leading to increased customer retention and loyalty.

Team Lead & Product ManagerKoombea
2013 - 2014

• Transitioned from development into product and leadership, managing a team of ~15 FTEs. • Led and managed the development of multiple products, working closely with external clients to define requirements and roadmaps to ensure project success.

Education

Masters of Software Project Management / Dirección y Gestión de Proyectos Software Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
2012 - 2014
Degree of Computer Science Engineering Universidad del Norte
2002 - 2008

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish