Skills

Communication Ruby HTML CSS Figma Xcode MySQL PostgreSQL GitHub GitLab Version Control Kanban Scrum Product Management Agile methodologies Programming Databases git Autonomy react Software Development Agile SDLC Vue.js Android

Job Specifications

We’re looking for a Freelance Product Manager to act as the bridge between our Operations Team and Software Development Team.

You’ll help translate real business needs into smart digital solutions — improving the daily experience of hundreds of tenants across Belgium.

About Coloc Housing

At Coloc Housing, our goal is simple:

Give our tenants the tools and services to make the most out of their shared living experience.

We’re one of Belgium’s leading shared living agencies, operating 670 rooms in 70 buildings across 9 cities.

After a €37M Series A round, we’re doubling our capacity in the next three years — backed by major family offices and institutional investors.

Join us in shaping the future of shared living in Belgium!

What You’ll Do

Translate operational challenges into clear, actionable technical requirements.
Manage the product roadmap in Notion and collaborate with designers in Figma.
Work closely with our developers on:
A mobile app (React Native with Expo)
A desktop web app (Ruby on Rails monolith with ERB, Vue.js & React)
Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and manage sprints and backlogs.
Oversee the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) — from concept to release.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business and product goals align perfectly.
Meet in person at least once a week with the Operations team and CEO to align priorities and maintain strong collaboration.

What You Bring

Experience Matters: You’ve got at least 2 years of experience in a product management role, ideally within a SaaS B2B environment. You don’t need to be a compliance expert, but you should have a knack for keeping things simple.
Basic programming understanding:
Familiarity with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
Understanding of HTML, CSS, and general frontend concepts.
Experience testing mobile apps with emulators or simulators (Expo Orbit, Android Studio, Xcode).
Experience with RESTful APIs and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Proficiency with Git and version control platforms (GitHub, GitLab).
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Ability to structure user stories, manage sprints, and communicate with both tech and business stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Why Join Us

A fast-growing startup environment with a mission that matters.
Autonomy & flexibility
Multilingual, international team passionate about innovation.
Based in our cozy HQ at Veldstraat 88 A202, 9000 Gent.

About the Company

Coloc Housing finds its roots in Brussels, a melting pot of history, cultures and great cuisine. We want to connect the current generation of young professionals, change makers and social entrepreneurs sharing life through Coliving. Our vision is to create beautifully furnished Cohouses for our colocs where they can feel at home, build long-lasting friendships and become part of our continuously enlarging Coloc Community. Know more