Junior Product Manager

Sponge is a global leader in digital learning, known for delivering innovative and impactful learning solutions. Our clients range from some of the world’s largest brands to ambitious start-ups, all striving to provide engaging and effective learning experiences for their employees.

A key focus of our portfolio is compliance training, offered as ready-to-use, customizable, or fully bespoke e-learning programs. Our additional consultancy services in learning strategy and training plan development help organizations embed a strong learning culture.

With a focus on the German-speaking market, Sponge Compliance has long-standing contracts with DAX and MDAX companies, as well as numerous medium and large GmbHs, some of which we have been working with for over 10 years.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Junior Product Manager at Sponge, you will play a key role in shaping our learning solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our clients. You will be part of an agile team that translates product requirements and priorities into e-learning products.

Your responsibilities include:

• Project Management: Coordinating the development of compliance e-learning products, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with project teams, the marketing team, and the steering committee to align product development with business goals.
• Content Quality: Working with legal experts to ensure all compliance learning products remain up to date with the latest regulations.
• Product Release & Maintenance: Overseeing the launch of compliance training, managing updates, and ensuring quality control.
• Customer Feedback & Improvement: Gathering user feedback to drive continuous improvements in our compliance training offerings.

Experience & Qualifications

We are looking for a strategic and customer-oriented addition to our product team with a passion for digital learning. The ideal candidate will have:

• Some experience in project management, preferably in e-learning, digital learning, or compliance training.
• Basic knowledge of compliance regulations and legal frameworks relevant to corporate training (e.g., GDPR, workplace safety, anti-corruption).
• Initial experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, writers, designers, and developers.
• German language skills equivalent to a native speaker (C2) and very good business English (C1).

Location & Work Environment

Berlin, Germany

We embrace hybrid working to balance productivity and collaboration. While we appreciate the flexibility of remote work, we also recognize the importance of in-person teamwork. Our team typically works 2-3 days per week from our Berlin office, with the remaining time remote. We also offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

At Sponge, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of learning. We offer a creative, supportive, and energetic environment where your ideas and contributions will have a real impact. If you’re passionate about digital learning and eager to drive innovation in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of something extraordinary!