Technical Product Manager - Search and Recommendation

Technical Product Manager - Search and Recommendation

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
JD.COM

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead product strategies for search and recommendation, enhancing user experience and driving business growth.
  • Company: Join JD.Com, a leading tech and service provider transforming e-commerce in Europe.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work onsite in London with a diverse, international team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on user experience in a fast-paced, innovative retail landscape.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in product management, preferably in e-commerce; strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

JD.Com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, the company has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager - Search and Recommendation to join our growing technical team at Joybuy. Joybuy is JD.Com’s European full-category online retail brand designed to bring customers a faster, more convenient, and cost-effective shopping experience. Offering same-day and next-day delivery across the UK, Joybuy combines speed, reliability, and affordability to meet the needs of modern shoppers.

In this role, you will optimise the user experience for search, segment and personalise the customer search experience, and transform complex data into actionable insights that fuel business growth. You will work closely with engineering, data science, marketing, commercial, and operations teams to deliver user-centric solutions in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and implement product strategies for search and recommendation, balancing user experience with business growth objectives.
  • Design and optimise traffic distribution mechanisms in search and recommendation scenarios to support initiatives such as new product cold start, seller growth, and best-seller acceleration.
  • Ensure high-quality search and recommendation experiences tailored to the cultural and behavioural nuances of European markets.
  • Manage product roadmaps and milestones, integrating user feedback, industry trends, and data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions that align with JD.Com’s global e-commerce expansion.
  • Work onsite in London.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in e-commerce search, recommendation systems, or shopping guide strategies.
  • Proven track record in launching and scaling products, including successful delivery of minimum viable products (MVPs).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field.
  • Solid experience in the retail sector, logistics, and/or e-commerce.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in the Chinese language and a European language (French, German, or Dutch).
  • Proven track record of large user base apps (e.G. managing app products with over 1 million daily active users).
  • Experience working across different regions and diverse cultures is advantageous.

JD.Com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Technical Product Manager - Search and Recommendation employer: JD.COM

JD.Com is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within its technical team at Joybuy in London. Employees benefit from a commitment to professional growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital solutions that transform the e-commerce landscape. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, JD.Com provides a supportive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of customers across Europe.

JD.COM

Contact Details:

JD.COM Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Technical Product Manager - Search and Recommendation

Product Management
E-commerce Search
Recommendation Systems
User Experience Optimisation
Data Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Traffic Distribution Mechanisms