Esther Habibi - Senior Product Manager & Consultant

Q: Where is Esther based?

Esther is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Esther speak?

Esther speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Esther have?

Esther has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Esther has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 10 months . Note that Esther may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Esther's latest experience?

Esther's most recent position is Guest Lecturer (Freelance) at CODE University .

Q: What companies has Esther worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Esther has worked for CODE University , sevdesk GmbH , MYNE , Co.Lab.io , and Madame Moneypenny .

Q: Which industries is Esther most experienced in?

Esther is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Education , and Information Technology (IT) . Esther also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Esther most experienced in?

Esther is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Customer Service , and Project Management . Esther also has some experience in Marketing , Business Intelligence , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Esther worked in recently?

Esther has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Education , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Esther worked in recently?

Esther has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Customer Service , and Marketing .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Guest Lecturer (Freelance)

CODE University

Held two on-site guest lecture sessions for Product Management students covering “Agile Values Principles” and “Implementing Agile Processes”

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Lead (Freelance)

sevdesk GmbH

Overall responsibility for sevdesk’s mobile app and mobile growth strategy, leading product trio (Engineering Manager & Designer), five engineers, the UX research team, and product marketing
Initiated Flutter-based app rebuild to unify iOS/Android development, targeting 40% of untapped mobile traffic as an additional subscription growth lever
Orchestrated data-driven growth experiments across the user journey, projecting a 3x increase in mobile funnel CVRs

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Lead (Freelance)

MYNE

Introduced OKR framework and roadmapping strategies, aligning operations, engineering, and marketing teams with key business initiatives
Responsible for the development of a homeowner app, improving property utilization to 90%-100% for homeowners
Led A/B testing initiative for homepage redesign, driving 33% uplift in Visit to Lead CVR

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Toronto, Canada

Product Mentor (Freelance)

Co.Lab.io

Guided product teams of 3–4 individuals encompassing product, design, and engineering, ensuring successful submission of their MVP within an 8-week bootcamp and offering feedback and support on project submissions
Facilitated a midpoint demo, unifying both teams in week 5, and contributed as a mentor during the Co.Lab Demo Day, providing feedback and industry insights to all teams

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Lead (Freelance)

Madame Moneypenny

Conducted rapid discovery to validate new growth vectors, pivoting from a community platform subscription model to high-impact course offerings
Led cross-functional team in launching "Finance First" course, achieving 0-to-market in 8 weeks and exceeding acquisition targets by 25%

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 3 months

Product Tutor (Freelance)

CareerFoundry

Supported over 100 students in successfully completing the 6–9 months online program and obtaining a product management certification, maintaining an average tutor rating of 4.98/5 stars
Evaluated students' assignments and gave actionable suggestions to improve the quality of the submissions

Nov 2019 - Apr 2023

3 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Lead

numa group GmbH

Joined numa (formerly COSI) as employee #6 and played a pivotal role in scaling the Product & Tech organization to 60+ members and securing €64.5M Series B growth capital
Hired and managed Junior and Senior Product Managers for numa’s web app and ML/operational efficiency initiatives, saving 1,200+ man-hours annually and reaching a guest NPS of 60+
Owned product strategy, roadmap, and objectives for customer-facing applications and internal tools
Introduced automated WhatsApp templates to streamline outgoing communication, implementing a WhatsApp-first approach for all customer-related requests and resulting in a CSAT of 90%
Introduced an automated online check-in solution, enabling 200,000+ customers per year to experience a 100% contact-free check-in and achieving a CES score of 4.7/5

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Venture Development Intern

Lufthansa Innovation Hub

May 2018 - Aug 2018

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Management Intern

Audibene

Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

1 year 10 months

Vienna, Austria

Product Owner

Accenture Technology Solutions

Orchestrated the Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementation for 30,000+ healthcare professionals at a major public healthcare client
Collaborated closely with the development team to coordinate feature launches and implemented regular test cycles to ensure high-quality output

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

1 year 1 month

Vienna, Austria

PMO Intern

Accenture GmbH

Summary

Product leader with 7+ years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving growth across B2B SaaS, B2C platforms, and marketplace products. Expert in leveraging data-driven, customer-centric strategies to unlock potential in user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth with a knack for scale-ups and rapidly growing startups. Adept at introducing growth frameworks across diverse verticals including FinTech, PropTech, EdTech, and Travel Tech.

Skills

Experience

Product Management: 8 Years
Data & Analytics: 5 Years
Leadership: 3 Years
Mentoring & Tutoring: 2 Years

Competencies

Prototyping
Wireframing
A/b Testing
Hypothesis Testing
Prioritization Frameworks
Customer Interviews
User Research
Data Analysis
Design & Ux Principles

Mentoring & Coaching

Mentoring
Coaching
Lectures

Analytics & Data Tools

Mixpanel
Google Analytics
Looker
Metabase
Amplitude
Hotjar
Qase
Sendgrid
Twilio
Optimizely

Product & Creative Tools

Figma
Miro
Maze
Productboard

Marketing & Organizational Tools

G Suite
Asana
Jira
Slack
Hubspot
Typeform
Airtable
Datocms
Surveymonkey

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Mgmt

Master of Science, Business Admin. · Business Admin. · Germany · Avg. Grade: 1.7 - “Good”

Oct 2010 - Jun 2015

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Bachelor of Science, Business Admin. · Business Admin. · Vienna, Austria · Avg. Grade: 2.2 - “Good”

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Esther based?

Esther is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Esther speak?

Esther speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Esther have?

Esther has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Esther has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 months. Note that Esther may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Esther be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Esther would be well-suited for roles such as: Guest Lecturer (Freelance), Product Lead (Freelance), Product Mentor (Freelance).

What is Esther's latest experience?

Esther's most recent position is Guest Lecturer (Freelance) at CODE University.

What companies has Esther worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Esther has worked for CODE University, sevdesk GmbH, MYNE, Co.Lab.io, and Madame Moneypenny.

Which industries is Esther most experienced in?

Esther is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Esther also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Esther most experienced in?

Esther is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Customer Service, and Project Management. Esther also has some experience in Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Esther worked in recently?

Esther has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Esther worked in recently?

Esther has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Customer Service, and Marketing.

What is Esther's education?

Esther holds a Master in Business Admin. from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Mgmt and a Bachelor in Business Admin. from Vienna University of Economics and Business.

What is the availability of Esther?

Esther will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Esther?

Esther's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.