Application Guide

How to Apply for Product Manager (m/w/d) Digitales Regenwassermanagement | Dein Beitrag für smarte Produkte und klimaresiliente Städte

at RX-WATERTEC GmbH

🏢 About RX-WATERTEC GmbH

RX-WATERTEC GmbH stands out as an innovator in sustainable urban water management, specifically focusing on transforming cities into climate-resilient environments through digital solutions. Their mission to modernize urban water management with smart products offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, environmental sustainability, and urban planning, making a tangible impact on climate adaptation.

About This Role

This Product Manager role involves developing and executing product strategies for digital rainwater management solutions, from market analysis and concept development to launch and optimization. It's impactful because you'll directly contribute to creating smart products that help cities become more climate-resilient, addressing critical environmental challenges through innovative technology.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing customer feedback from municipal water departments, collaborating with development teams on IoT sensor integration for rainwater systems, and refining product roadmaps based on market trends in climate-resilient urban infrastructure. You'd balance strategic planning with hands-on backlog prioritization and stakeholder alignment across technical and business teams.

🎯 Who RX-WATERTEC GmbH Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of digital product management experience in SaaS, IoT, or data platforms with proven ability to transform concepts into market-ready solutions
  • Possesses an academic background in technical/business fields with specific understanding of water management, environmental engineering, or civil engineering
  • Demonstrates entrepreneurial mindset with ability to drive topics independently from strategy to implementation with clear ownership
  • Shows experience in conducting market analyses for environmental/urban tech solutions and developing business cases for sustainability-focused products

📝 Tips for Applying to RX-WATERTEC GmbH

1

Highlight specific experience with digital products in water management, environmental tech, or urban infrastructure - not just generic product management

2

Quantify your impact on previous product launches, especially any related to sustainability, IoT, or data platforms

3

Demonstrate your understanding of the German/European urban water management landscape and regulatory environment

4

Show how you've translated technical requirements into market-ready solutions in previous roles, with examples

5

Emphasize your ability to work at the intersection of technical teams and business stakeholders in the environmental sector

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with digital product management in environmental/urban tech sectors', 'How your background aligns with water management or related engineering fields', 'Examples of taking products from concept to market launch in similar domains', 'Your entrepreneurial approach to driving product strategy and implementation independently']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • RX-WATERTEC's existing product portfolio and how this role fits into their digital transformation strategy
  • Current challenges in German urban water management and climate resilience initiatives
  • Competitors in the digital water management space and market differentiators
  • German/EU regulations and funding programs related to smart city and water management technologies

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing a product strategy for a new digital rainwater management solution in the German market?
2 Describe your experience conducting market analysis for environmental technology products and translating findings into product requirements
3 How have you previously collaborated with technical teams on IoT or data platform products?
4 What KPIs would you establish for a digital water management product and how would you measure success?
5 How do you stay current with trends in climate-resilient urban infrastructure and water management technologies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic product management experience without highlighting environmental/urban tech relevance
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the water management or civil engineering aspects of the role
  • Presenting as purely strategic without showing hands-on experience in product development and implementation

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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