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»A great product manager has the brain of an engineer, the heart of a designer, and the speech of a diplomat.« – Deep Nishar.
The Product Manager (PM) is responsible for the viability of the product in development. This role makes sure that the team shares a vision regarding the problem to be solved. It starts with identifying possible target groups and driving the problem interviews. PMs are responsible for the product's progress, but also ensure that the major risks have been eliminated before the engineers start building it – through lean experiments and excessive usability testing.
Manage the team
In our agile product development team you work at the intersection between business and technology. Thriving for the best user experience while considering technical constraints happens in close collaboration with designers and engineers.
Manage the product
Together you envision the product, which requires you to research your customers and their problems. During the project, you will define and iterate the product as you go. You ensure that your users receive value. Along the journey, you solve problems as they pop up and closely manage scope so that the right solution is shipped on time.
Manage the stakeholders
In addition, the product managers take care of the stakeholders. They ensure that the stakeholders - in our case primarily the representatives of the companies and challenge providers - are sufficiently involved in the development process and that the product is aligned with the company's goals and constraints.
In order to fulfill all these tasks, a product manager must have diverse skills. These are above all strategic thinking, management & coordination, and communication. But how do I learn all this and become a good product manager?
The answer: experience matters!
For sure, a degree in business, marketing, or especially engineering can be helpful for a career in product management. And there are many online courses and books out there that can help you develop the necessary knowledge. But no suprise: practicing the knowledge is key!
Beyond theory, you need to practice working with diverse people from different backgrounds, forming and developing them into a team. There is a lot to read about agile methods, Kanban, Scrum, story maps or Lean Canvas in books, but the true value comes with the art of implementation.
Gain practical experience at DPS! This is exactly what the DPS helps you with! Here you will take on the real role of a product manager, albeit in a protected environment, with all the challenges and problems. But with the support of our experienced team, you will grow and gain invaluable experience for your future career.
Batch#23 - March 10 to May 30, 2025
The application is already closed.
Batch#24 - Sep. 8 to Nov. 28, 2025
Applications open until June 18, 2025
What you will get
Gain hands-on experience as a Product Manager in a cross-functional product team.
Receive intense training and support by domain experts and experienced mentors and coaches.
Get insight into design-thinking techniques, agile working methods, and the Lean Start-up methodology
Improve your interpersonal skills by working in a diverse team.
Work closely with our industry partners.
Expand your professional network.
Access Europe's largest innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Work in an inspiring start-up atmosphere in our Entrepreneurship Center at the TUM research campus in Garching.
Be part of an international community of more than 700 forward-thinking alumni.
Get a certificate after successful completion.
Receive up to € 1,000.- per month in the form of a scholarship.
What you will do
Build a digital product that solves a real-world challenge.
Discover user problems by applying suitable user research methodologies.
Prepare and conduct user interviews and user tests.
Drive and navigate a cross-functional team.
Defining a product vision and strategy.
Translate an idea into a product.
Deal with several stakeholders while not losing focus
Apply innovation mindsets like design-thinking, agile and Lean Start-up.
If you do not have any experience as a product manager - it is fine! At DPS you will experience what it means to be a PM in the digital life!
To enrich that experience, the DPS teams are not only solving problems through creating digital products – they also extend their professional knowledge and skills in workshops hold by domain experts from all over the world.
During the whole Program the DPS core team will mentor all participants, give guidance and react to challenges that come up at short notice.
… you are motivated to create innovative products that serve people.
… you own a university degree (business, computer science, psychology or similar).
… you’ve got a passion for creating and trying out new things.
… you are interested and knowledgeable in digital trends, technology, and culture.
… you’ve got the ability to thrive under pressure and in a in a fast-paced environment and to provide strong leadership.
… you have a deep interest in creating and analyzing products and markets.
… you’ve got excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
… possess excellent teamwork skills and are motivated to grow as an awesome team player.
... are a natural problem solver who is passionate about digging into complex problems to devise new approaches that get results.
... have excellent communication skills in English; German would be a plus. You will know how to communicate clearly – verbally and written – and have the ability to build strong relationships between people.
... you can fully commit to DPS during the twelve-week program. No side project, university course, or exam is acceptable.
... are available for 40 h/week during normal office hours.
... can be on-site in Munich for the program and be willing to join the office at least three days a week.
Batch#23 - March 10 to May 30, 2025
The application is already closed.
Batch#24 - Sep. 8 to Nov. 28, 2025
Applications open until June 18, 2025
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Prepare your CV and cover letter. Fill out and send the application form.
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Wait. To be fair and equal to all applicants we wait until the end of the application phase until we send you feedback on your application.
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If this stage of your application is successful, we will invite you for an interview call where we will talk about your motivation and qualifications. We will also (try to) answer any questions you have.
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Some days after your interview, you will receive a final confirmation. Please be patient as we receive a lot of applications from all around the world.
