Hybrid Associate Technical Product Manager

at The Signal Group

• Job title: Associate Technical Product Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Athens, Greece

About the role

• Associate Product Manager working with vessel datasets in Athens at Signal Ocean. Collaborating with engineers and analysts to manage data pipelines and enhance Vessels API features.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of vessel data pipelines - in close collaboration with engineers and data analysts - to ensure our dataset is continuously updated.
• Contribute to evaluating new data sources and setting up ETLs to enhance our vessel particulars dataset.
• Collaborate closely with the squad dev lead, engineers, and analysts to translate technical needs into clear product requirements.
• Work with Sales and other client-facing teams to gather feedback, understand client requests, and help prioritise enhancements to the Vessels API.
• Assist in defining and refining processes to improve data quality, monitoring, and resilience against noisy or inconsistent sources.
• Monitor data quality through automated checks and offline processes, escalating or resolving errors as needed.
• Learn and apply knowledge of shipping concepts (vessel types, particulars, sanctions, ownership) and their connections to wider models in Signal.
• Help ensure seamless insertion of new-builds into the system.
• Document workflows and maintain organised product backlogs to support effective team execution.

Requirements

• Initial experience as a Product Manager, preferably in or around **data platforms**.
• Strong analytical skills with **attention to detail** and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Good technical skills - **SQL** required; Python familiarity strongly preferred.
• Excellent **organisational and collaboration skills,** with a willingness to learn from and support team members.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work with and reason about noisy data.
• Curiosity about shipping, data-intensive products, and APIs, and eagerness to grow into a deeper understanding of vessel particulars and related workflows.

Benefits

• Generous compensation with additional performance incentives.
• Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced people with deep knowledge in software engineering, data science & shipping business who are always eager to mentor.
• Signal’s hybrid work policy currently includes six on-site working days per month, during which our happy hour events take place. Starting January 2026, we’ll transition to a hybrid setup with nine on-site days per month.
• 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world.
• Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months.
• Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority).
• Regular team bonding events and activities.