Lead Product Manager

Partners Group; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 190,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global exposure

PG Academy

One-month sabbatical after 5 years

Lunch allowance

Gym access

Team events

Job summary

Partners Group is seeking a Lead Product Manager to join our Product Management team in Zug, Switzerland. You will own end-to-end product launches, drive key fund restructurings and optimize stakeholder satisfaction across clients and service providers.

The role requires 9+ years in asset management, strong leadership and the ability to mentor junior team members while partnering with sales, structuring and operations to deliver ambitious investment programs.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in asset management or private markets.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management across internal teams, external partners, and client relationships.
• Experience with process improvements, automation solutions, and digitization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product launch management and fund restructurings with cross-functional teams and external providers.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders across the product lifecycle to drive satisfaction and deliver robust solutions.
• Identify and drive process optimization, automation and digitization to scale operations.
• Partner with sales teams to find client-centered solutions and represent operational capabilities.
• Mentor and develop junior Product Managers and deliver targeted education for the team.
• Own innovation initiatives in product development and operations.
• Lead cross-business-unit projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Digitization

Mentoring

Client engagement

Communication

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Job description

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We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

Partners Group is searching for a Lead Product Manager to join our Product Management team in Zug, Switzerland. The Product Management team takes full ownership of steering and executing key initiatives across the entire lifecycle of our investment programs Key responsibilities include delivering seamless new product launches, leading critical fund restructurings and winddowns, and driving superior stakeholder satisfaction with both clients and service providers throughout the entire investment program lifecycle. The successful candidate will be working within the Product Management team in Zug, which is responsible for a wide range of investment programs ranging from our flagship private market funds to bespoke separately managed accounts and evergreen funds marketed globally.

You will be part of the European Product Management team with the following responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end product launch management and lead complex fund restructurings by working closely with structuring, sales, and operational teams alongside external service providers, taking full accountability for flawless delivery across all stakeholder interfaces
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders across the product portfolio lifecycle to drive satisfaction, identify critical issues, and independently deliver robust solutions
• Identify and drive independent process optimization, automation and digitization solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scalability across the product portfolio
• Act as partner for sales teams in finding solutions for clients while representing operational capabilities assertively
• Lead less experienced ProductManagers through strategic mentorship and deliver targeted education sessions for the wider team
• Take full ownership of innovation initiatives in product development and operational process landscape
• Lead other team-relevant and business unit-relevant projects

What we expect

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent, with demonstrated academic excellence
• Minimum 9+ years of relevant experience in asset management or private markets
• Proven leadership capabilities and advanced stakeholder management skills across internal teams, external partners, and client relationships
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements, automation solutions, and digitization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in investment management environments
• Experience with onboarding, implementation and operational setup of innovative fund and investment structures is a plus
• Self-directed professional with proven ability to manage complex operational tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Ability to mentor and coach junior team members
• Strong collaborative mindset with proven ability to generate significant impact through effective teamwork and commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses that reward your achievements
• Professional, international working environment with global exposure
• Challenging, rewarding career opportunities within our expanding company
• Collaborative culture with hands-on training and dedicated mentorship programs
• PG Academy - our dedicated learning and development platform for continuous growth
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service to recharge and explore
• State-of-the-art building featuring diverse dining options in our on-site restaurant
• Daily lunch allowance to fuel your success
• Complimentary gym access and fitness classes to maintain your work-life balance
• Engaging office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

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