Senior Product Manager

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for defining and executing the global product vision, strategy, and lifecycle for GK Drive, ensuring scalable, customer-focused solutions for the fuel and convenience retail industry. This role leads product transformation by driving innovation, harmonizing capabilities, and balancing business priorities with technical excellence while partnering closely with engineering, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams across global markets. Using data, customer insights, and industry expertise, the Global Product Manager prioritizes investments, supports successful product delivery, and champions continuous improvement and global consistency with flexibility for local market needs. As a strategic leader, this position mentors product team members, influences stakeholders at all levels, and represents GK Drive as a thought leader in retail technology.

What you'll do

• Own product vision and strategy for GK Drive globally, translating strategic ambition into execution plans
• Lead product transformation by harmonizing fragmented capabilities and balancing delivery with architectural improvements
• Scale GK Drive globally with focus on consistency, establishing governance while enabling local adaptation
• Make data-driven prioritization decisions, protecting team focus and managing stakeholder expectations
• Support smooth implementations and operational consistency across markets
• Be the product voice in the GK Drive leadership team
• Own end-to-end product lifecycle
• Partner closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, engineering, and cross-functional teams
• Drive product delivery using agile methodologies and support go-to-market strategy
• Partner with engineering on technical architecture and system integrations
• Use data and customer feedback to inform decisions, establish metrics, and drive continuous improvement
• Stay current with retail technology trends and identify emerging opportunities
• Communicate vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels, influencing without formal authority
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and representing GK Drive as a thought leader
• Mentor Product Owners and junior Product Managers, establishing best practices
• Create clear documentation and foster collaboration across geo-distributed teams

What you bring

• 5+ years product management experience in B2B software/technology products
• 3+ years technical experience in fuel/convenience retail technology
• Full product lifecycle experience from conception through launch and iteration
• Proven track record owning product strategy for complex areas with P&L management
• Experience with geo-distributed teams and ability to work across time zones
• Master's degree or MBA in Business, IT, Retail Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable qualification
• Deep understanding of fuel station systems, dispensing systems, POS integration, payment processing
• Knowledge of fuel retail technology landscape, business models, and customer needs
• Understanding of API design, data pipelines, system architecture, and agile methodologies
• Familiarity with retail data management, analytics, and integration patterns
• Experience leading product transformation and harmonizing fragmented capabilities
• Track record scaling products across multiple regions with global consistency
• P&L management and pricing experience with business case development
• Strong customer-centric mindset with direct customer interaction experience
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with experience leading alignment across teams
• High ownership and accountability with mentoring experience
• Strong analytical reasoning
• Ability to thrive in uncertainty and adapt to changing priorities

GK Drive

GK Drive is GK's strategic platform for fuel and convenience retailers with an ambition for global reach by accompanying retailers on their journey from roadside stops to becoming destinations themselves. As a trusted platform already established in North America, GK Drive aims for global consistency while enabling local adaptation. We're seeking someone passionate about retail technology innovation who thrives in GK's collaborative culture and can drive this transformation from our US-based global role.