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Benjamin Osmanlic

Product Manager

Benjamin Osmanlic
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2022 - Present
3 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Product Manager

Value AG

  • Led the product development in top German FinTech within the banking and mortgages segment. A B2B SaaS full-service provider (€25M Revenue, ~400 FTEs) in the banking sector, specialized in real estate appraisals. Directed the end-to-end delivery of a customer-facing UI, robust APIs, and a mobile property inspection app. Managed cross-functional development teams (4–6 people) as well as an RPA team (2–3 people), with a focus on Customer Experience (CX), operational efficiency, and the seamless integration of B2B order and service workflows.

  • Successfully implemented an AI-powered image processing system achieving 80% accuracy in image categorization, 85% in face and license plate blurring, and 75% in image deduplication, significantly enhancing automation and data integrity (GDPR and ISO 27001 standard).

  • Increased product delivery efficiency by 30% by leading cross-functional teams and streamlining stakeholder communication across departments.

  • Redesigned the app's frontend workflow based on user interviews, resulting in a 15% time savings per property inspection by streamlining on-site processes for field agents.

  • Developed frontend automation solutions using UiPath to retrieve and store documents, significantly reducing manual workload and increasing process efficiency by 35%.

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
1 year 1 month
Berlin, Germany

Research Analyst

Von Poll Immobilien GmbH

  • Drove digitalization initiatives for a pan-European B2C & B2B2C provider (€124M Revenue, >1,500 FTEs). Collaborated with the BI team to develop a centralized research dashboard that visualizes data for both Research and Expansion departments, significantly enhancing data-driven decision-making. Focused on the digital transformation of internal processes to support large-scale international growth and operational scalability.

  • Reduced market analysis time by 50% by designing and deploying a Power BI dashboard integrating multiple data sources (real estate/geospatial) for comprehensive and faster insights.

  • Supported strategic business growth by delivering actionable market area analyses that informed new regional expansion opportunities.

Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Valuation Analyst/Business Development Manager

McMakler GmbH

  • Contributed to process optimization in property valuation during a rapid scaling phase in a B2C PropTech hypergrowth environment (~€100M+ Revenue, >1,000 FTEs). Spearheaded the development of a geo-database to enhance valuation accuracy through partial automation.

  • Expanded geodata coverage by 40% by identifying and assessing over 10 potential data partners, facilitating integration into valuation models.

  • Streamlined business development processes by coordinating with product and engineering teams to embed geospatial insights, improving valuation accuracy by 25%.

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Investment Analyst/Working Student

BNP Paribas Real Estate GmbH

  • Supported high-volume real estate acquisition by managing owner relations and property listings (B2B) at a leading German commercial real estate advisor (~€190M Revenue, >800 FTEs in Germany).

  • Created a database and interactive map visualizing property transactions in Berlin.

  • Developed structured acquisition process tools that increased team efficiency and reduced manual errors by 20%.

May 2017 - Jan 2018
9 months
Berlin, Germany

Real Estate Intern

realxdata GmbH

  • Played a foundational role in structuring core real estate data for a high-growth B2B SaaS PropTech startup (acquired by Moody's Analytics; ~40 FTEs). Digitized maps and transaction records to enable the creation of a centralized database for market analysis.

  • Contributed to the early-stage development of a platform successfully acquired by a global financial leader for its AI-driven property valuation and data capabilities.

  • Supported product development by delivering detailed real estate data analyses, improving data quality and supporting client reporting needs.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Real Estate (7 years), Banking and Finance (3.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Real Estate
Banking and Finance
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (5.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Operations (3.5 years), Business Intelligence (3.5 years), Research and Development (1 year), and Investments and M&A (0.5 years).

Product Development
Information Technology
Operations
Business Intelligence
Research and Development
Investments and M&A

Summary

Strategic and data-driven Product & Program Manager with 3+ years' experience delivering cross-functional projects and scalable product solutions.

Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, enhance user satisfaction, and drive business results using Agile methodologies.

Skills

  • Product Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Product Concepts
  • Process Optimisation
  • Market Understanding

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Serbian
Advanced

Education

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

Humboldt University Berlin

Master of Arts, Urban Geography · Urban Geography · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2012 - Sep 2018

Humboldt University Berlin

Bachelor of Arts, Geography · Geography · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

Advances Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)

Scrum

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Where is Benjamin based?

Benjamin is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Benjamin speak?

Benjamin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Benjamin have?

Benjamin has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benjamin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Manager, Research Analyst, Valuation Analyst/Business Development Manager.

What is Benjamin's latest experience?

Benjamin's most recent position is Product Manager at Value AG.

What companies has Benjamin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benjamin has worked for Value AG, Von Poll Immobilien GmbH, and McMakler GmbH.

Which industries is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT). Benjamin also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Real Estate and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Benjamin's education?

Benjamin holds a Master in Urban Geography from Humboldt University Berlin and a Bachelor in Geography from Humboldt University Berlin.

Does Benjamin have any certificates?

Benjamin has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) and Advances Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO).

What is the availability of Benjamin?

Benjamin will be available full-time from March 2026.

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