Melanie I.-Interim Product Manager/Head of Product/Product Lead
Check rate
Experience
Sabbatical
Head of Product
Blacklane GmbH
- Defined and executed global product strategy for premium chauffeur services.
- Scaled product teams and introduced structured processes for effective product development
- Established data-driven product culture aligned with revenue and growth targets.
- Led cross-functional teams to innovate and launch new products.
- Developed product roadmap based on market research, consumer feedback and OKR's.
- Established KPIs to measure product success and drive strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with Marketing and Sales to optimise go-to-market strategies effectively.
- Mentored product managers to enhance team capabilities and performance.
Freelance Product Manager
Self Employed
- Delivered interim product leadership and consulting across industries.
Clients: TechMiners, RTL Deutschland, kollex (Coca Cola), Bertelsmann, Race Scout GmbH (AMG).
Product Lead and diverse Product Management Roles
Bonial GmbH
Led product innovation and agile transformation in digital retail solutions.
- Developed product roadmap aligning with market needs and revenues.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful product launches.
- Conducted user research to refine product features based on feedback.
- Monitored product performance, optimising strategies for maximum impact.
- Managed diverse projects, including M&A's, Salesforce, internationalizations
- Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment and project success.
- Primary focus on B2B, integrations, internal tooling.
Progressive roles: Product Lead, Program Manager, Agile PM, Senior Product Manager, Product Owner, Product Manager.
Industry experience
See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.
Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Automotive, and Media and Entertainment.
Business area experience
See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.
Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Head of Product with extensive experience in defining and executing global product strategies for premium services. Proven track record of scaling teams, fostering a data-driven culture, and driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration. Adept at aligning product roadmaps with market needs, utilising agile methodologies, and mentoring talent to enhance performance.
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Vision
- Product Strategy
- Agile Methodologies
- User Experience
- Data Analytics
- Roadmapping
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Marketplace & Mobility Platforms
- International Team Leadership
Languages
Education
Hochschule Mittweida
Bachelor of Arts · Media Consulting & Public Relations · Mittweida, Germany
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
Have questions? Find more information here.
Melanie is based in Berlin, Germany.
Melanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Melanie has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Melanie has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Melanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Melanie would be well-suited for roles such as: Sabbatical, Head of Product, Freelance Product Manager.
Melanie's most recent position is Sabbatical.
In recent years, Melanie has worked for Blacklane GmbH and Self Employed.
Melanie is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Automotive. Melanie also has some experience in Media and Entertainment.
Melanie is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development. Melanie also has some experience in Strategy.
Melanie has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment.
Melanie has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy.
Melanie holds a Bachelor in Media Consulting & Public Relations from Hochschule Mittweida.
Melanie will be available from December 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Average rates for similar positions
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Similar freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
Chris W.
Max Z.
Malte K.
Christian G.
Oliver K.
Chrisabel P.
Sascha B.
Artur S.
Hubertus F.
Michael H.
Nearby freelancers
Professionals working in or nearby Berlin, Germany
William N.
Robert A.
Alois R.
Paul K.
Mansharan K.
Björn S.
Mojtaba P.
Stefan O.
Sascha B.
Lars S.
