Martin Reif - Senior Product Manager
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Martin Reif

🎯 Senior PM 🚀 Director Product 💼 VP Product ⭐ Head of Product

Product Management | AI | SaaS | Leadership | HR Tech

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💰 Revenue Growth

Scale products that drive measurable business impact

🚀 Market Entry

Launch new products and enter untapped markets

👥 Team Leadership

Build high-performing remote teams

I am a Senior Product Manager with 15+ years of experience in HR tech, creating, and scaling SaaS platforms that help companies attract, hire, and retain talent.

I specialize in turning ideas into market-ready products, from AI-powered features to Gen Z-focused job platforms, while building strong collaboration across remote, cross-functional teams.

My background in sales, leadership and e-commerce gives me a commercial mindset that ensures product strategies are both user-focused and market-aligned.

Key Achievements

Professional Experience & Education

Available for New Opportunities

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15+ Years Experience
AI & SaaS Expertise
Remote Team Leadership

Ready to bring my expertise in product management, AI innovation, and remote team leadership to your next challenge. Let's create something extraordinary together.

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Senior Product Manager

CareerBuilder + Monster
Sep 2020 – Aug 2025
  • Led product strategy and delivery for the Monster Strategic Talent Solutions Portal, a self-service recruitment platform for career site creation, job & candidate management.
  • Developed AI-driven features including Resume Builder and Skill Matcher to improve candidate experience and competitive positioning.
  • Created a vision for next-gen resumes and a Gen Z–friendly job board to address evolving user needs.
  • Built and led remote squads across Engineering, UX, QA, and Content to improve speed, quality, and collaboration.
  • Introduced lightweight experimentation to validate ideas and guide roadmap.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Leadership to design product bundles and launch strategies for new market segments.

E-Commerce Manager EU

Monster.com
Oct 2019 – Sep 2020
  • Managed online sales strategy across Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, and Austria.
  • Developed localized offers, pricing, and positioning for each market.
  • Coordinated multi-channel marketing campaigns to improve conversion rates.

Sales Director Austria

Monster Worldwide Austria GmbH
Aug 2018 – Oct 2019
  • Introduced structured performance reviews, regular 1:1s, and targeted coaching to build accountability and skills.
  • Mentored team members to improve client management, sales techniques, and career development.
  • Redesigned sales strategy to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Realigned sales model to increase customer retention and closing rates.

Project Manager Talent Consulting

Monster Worldwide Austria GmbH
Apr 2017 – Jul 2018
  • Designed and delivered customized recruiting, employer branding, and media campaigns.
  • Acted as bridge between Product, Media, and Sales to deliver complex projects.
  • Supported Sales in proposals and strategic presentations.

Inside Sales Specialist & Team Lead

Monster Worldwide Austria GmbH
Jan 2011 – Mar 2017
  • Managed and grew B2B recruitment accounts.
  • Led Inside Sales team, introducing structured lead management processes.
  • Served as CRM lead, optimizing workflows and reducing admin time.

Educational Foundation

BHAK/BHAS Krems, Austria
Business Administration and Economics

Comprehensive business education focusing on economics, administration, and practical business skills that provided the analytical and strategic thinking capabilities essential for product management and business leadership.

Key Competencies Developed

Analytical Thinking Business Strategy Economic Principles Project Planning

Projects

Monster Strategic Talent Solutions – Portal

A SaaS for companies to create landing pages or career sites using a templated site builder. Quick, modern and fast solution, no experience required.

Senior PM Role
Enterprise Target
SaaS Technology
SaaS No-Code Platform Site Builder Templates Career Sites Landing Pages Analytics Dashboard Enterprise B2B HR Tech Talent Acquisition Quick Deployment Modern Design

PromptLab

A CustomGPT to enable everyone creating professional prompts. Beginner-friendly — trained GPT to ask questions to collect ideas.

AI PM Role
General Target
AI-Powered Technology
CustomGPT AI Assistant Prompt Engineering ChatGPT Platform GPT Store Natural Language Processing Beginner Friendly Guided Creation Professional Prompts Template Library AI Education Productivity Tool Content Creation
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New Job Board Interface

Refresh of monster.com to align with Gen Z needs, AI-powered job matching, AI-powered skills identify, AI-powered resume builder.

Senior PM Role
Gen Z Target
AI-Powered Technology
AI Job Matching Skills Identification Resume Builder Predictive Analytics Website Refresh UI/UX Redesign Machine Learning Personalization Smart Recommendations Gen Z Focus Career Development Job Search Platform
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AI Job Matching & Resume Creator

CustomGPT to help users identify their next job including tailored resume creation. AI-powered career guidance and personalized resume optimization.

AI PM Role
General Target
AI-Powered Technology
CustomGPT AI Job Matching Resume Creation Career Guidance Personalization Smart Optimization ATS Optimization Career Development Job Search Career Coaching AI-Powered Tools Automation Natural Language Processing

Gen Z Professional Social Media Platform

Concept for Gen Z professional social media leveraging AI to create a personal brand. Phase 1 focuses on AI-driven personal branding and professional networking.

Senior PM Role
Gen Z Target
AI-Powered Technology
Social Media Platform Professional Networking Machine Learning AI Personal Branding Smart Branding Content Optimization Gen Z Focus Professional Development User-Centric Design Brand Building

This Website

A modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing professional experience and projects. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript featuring a clean, professional design.

AI PM Role
General Target
Full Stack Technology
HTML/CSS/JS Responsive Design GitHub Modern CSS Portfolio Showcase Professional Design Accessibility ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Cursor AI-Assisted Development Personal Branding Web Development Digital Portfolio

My Leadership Approach

Building high-performing teams through strategic vision, collaborative execution, and results-driven leadership.

💼 15+ Years HR Tech Experience

🎯 Result-Driven

Focus on measurable outcomes and business impact, ensuring every initiative drives tangible value and contributes to strategic objectives.

🤝 Collaborative

Build consensus across stakeholders and teams, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes.

🚀 Innovative

Balance innovation with practical business needs, encouraging experimentation while maintaining focus on delivering value and meeting market demands.

Core Competencies

Product Strategy & Growth

Roadmapping Platform Scaling Go-to-Market Planning OKRs

Innovation & Technology

AI Product Development Personalization Engines Process Automation

Leadership & Delivery

Cross-Functional Team Leadership Agile/Scrum Stakeholder Alignment Remote Team Management

User & Market Focus

Conversion Optimization Data Analytics Market Research UX/UI Design User-Centered Design

Soft Skills

Storytelling Influence Without Authority Problem Solving Adaptability Empathy Continuous Improvement Strategic Thinking Communication Consensus Building

AI & Modern Tools

Analytics & BI
Looker Studio Power BI Excel Salesforce
Product & Collaboration
Jira Monday.com Confluence MS Teams Notion Figma
AI Tools
ChatGPT Claude Google AI Studio Figma AI Gemini Cursor
Automation & Office
Microsoft Power Automate Microsoft 365 Google Apps

Professional References

Direct testimonials from colleagues and collaborators who have worked closely with me on product development, showcasing my leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach.

Reference 1 of 6
"I had the privilege of working closely with Martin Reif for several years, and during this time I was consistently impressed by his ability to combine strategic vision with execution. Martin has a rare talent for turning complex challenges into clear strategies and inspiring his teams to deliver outstanding results. He successfully led international, cross-functional teams across Engineering, UX, Marketing, and Sales, always creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrived.

What sets Martin apart is his unique balance of analytical rigor and creativity. He consistently finds solutions that align business goals with user needs, driving measurable impact on both efficiency and customer experience. His entrepreneurial mindset and solution-oriented approach brought fresh ideas that shaped our products and strengthened our business performance.

Equally remarkable is his leadership style. Martin is both a decisive strategist and an empathetic leader who motivates people, builds trust, and aligns diverse stakeholders behind a common vision.

Above all, he is a motivated, authentic, and inspiring colleague whose positive energy and reliability create a culture where people enjoy working and growing. I can wholeheartedly recommend Martin as an outstanding professional, visionary leader, and exceptional personality."

Stefan Hobiger

Vice President Digital Sales & Solutions

Monster.com

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Strategic Vision Cross-Functional Leadership International Team Management Innovation & Collaboration Analytical Rigor Business Alignment Entrepreneurial Mindset Empathetic Leadership
Reference 2 of 6
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Paul Wessel

Software Solutions Manager / Sr. Sales Product Specialist - North America

Monster.com

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Reference 3 of 6
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Leslie Cope

Chief Product Officer

Monster.com

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Reference 4 of 6
"I had the pleasure of working with Martin on our Career Sites product. With his sales background, Martin brings a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to product management. He has a strong ability to quickly understand client needs, translate them into actionable requirements, and keep the team focused on delivering value. His results-driven attitude make him a highly effective product partner.

In addition, his solid technical understanding of SaaS, AI, and web technologies allows him to collaborate seamlessly with engineering teams."

Ludovic Majérus

Director, Engineering - Global Platforms & Mobile

CareerBuilder

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Business-Oriented PM Client Needs Analysis Results-Driven SaaS Expertise AI & Web Tech Engineering Collaboration Sales Background Pragmatic Approach
Reference 5 of 6
"Working with Martin at Monster was a great experience. He has a real knack for keeping projects on track and making sure the team stays focused without adding extra stress.

What I appreciated most was how he looked at the product: like a customer would—always asking the right questions and pushing me to build something meaningful. He also made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, creating an atmosphere where collaboration came naturally.

He's now my benchmark for what a great product manager should be like."

Cristian Ionel

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Monster.com

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Project Management Team Focus Customer-Centric Product Development Collaboration PM Excellence Strategic Guidance Process Management
Reference 6 of 6
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Martin, over the course of this past year on a brand new project that we built from the ground up. As the UX Designer on the team, I collaborated with Martin on everything from early discovery and strategy through execution and delivery.

Martin was an absolute delight to work with. He brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, user focus, and cross-functional leadership. He consistently advocated for solutions that balanced business goals with user needs, and his clear communication helped keep our team aligned and moving forward. Martin fostered a collaborative and respectful working environment, where feedback was welcomed and innovation encouraged.

What stood out most was Martin's ability to distill complex requirements into actionable product plans and his commitment to building not just a better product, but a better process. His attention to detail, thoughtful prioritization, and calm under pressure made a significant impact on the project's success.

I would enthusiastically recommend Martin for any team looking for a seasoned, thoughtful, and collaborative product leader. He's a true asset to any product organization."

Patrick Coyle

Principal UX Designer

Monster.com

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Strategic Thinking UX/UI Design Cross-Functional Team Leadership Communication Stakeholder Alignment Product Strategy Agile/Scrum Attention to Detail

Let's Get In Touch

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I'm available for product strategy consultations, AI implementation guidance, team leadership opportunities, and HR tech advisory. Let's explore how my expertise can drive your business growth.

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Ready to discuss how my 15+ years of HR tech experience, AI expertise, and remote team leadership can benefit your organization. Based in Vienna, Austria (CET timezone) with global remote work experience.