Senior Product Manager

WhatJobs; Mendrisio; Hybrid; CHF 110’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join its Product & Engineering division in Mendrisio, Switzerland. This role involves driving product strategy and collaboration across teams, focusing on impactful products in education and skills development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in SaaS product management and a strong technical understanding, with excellent communication skills and customer empathy.

Leistungen

Four weeks of paid vacation per year

Training subscription

Relocation bonus

Access to Benefits Hub with discounts

Flexible work environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in product management, ideally in SaaS.
• Strong technical understanding and familiarity with software development practices.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Aufgaben

• Drive product discovery by collaborating with users, engineers, and designers.
• Contribute to the product strategy and planning.
• Analyze product performance and user behavior.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Analytical Skills

Customer Empathy

Ausbildung

BS / MS in a technical field

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Pendo

Jobbeschreibung

PLEASE NOTE : this position is based in our Swiss HQ in Mendrisio, Switzerland, which is 7km over the border from Italy and easily commutable from Milan, Como, Varese or Lugano. We are also happy to assist with your relocation to this beautiful part of Europe, and we have a hybrid remote working policy.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Product Manager to join our Product & Engineering division. You will be part of a cross-functional team including Backend and Frontend Engineers, a Product Designer, an Engineering Manager, and a Product & Engineering Lead. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building impactful products in the education and skills development space.

You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to shape the product vision and drive execution. You will also contribute to the division’s strategy, aligning product initiatives with business goals and customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Drive product discovery by collaborating with users, engineers, and designers to identify problems, validate ideas, and shape solutions before development begins.
• Contribute to product strategy and planning in close collaboration with other Product Managers and the Product & Engineering Leadership.
• Engage with users and stakeholders to gather insights, validate ideas, and ensure the product delivers real value.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment across engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Analyze product performance and user behavior to inform decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with leadership and peers to share progress, challenges, and learnings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in SaaS (Enterprise or Consumer).
• 2+ years of experience in building SaaS Enterprise / Consumer solutions.
• Proven ability to define, deliver, and iterate on successful products.
• Strong technical understanding and familiarity with modern software development practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Deep customer empathy with the ability to balance diverse stakeholder perspectives.
• Comfortable working at both strategic and tactical levels—from roadmap planning to writing specs.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to Have

• Experience in ed-tech, skills development, or learning platforms.
• Background in UX research or design thinking.
• BS / MS in a technical field (Computer Engineering is a strong plus).
• Familiarity with data analytics tools; experience with Pendo is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of learning.
• Work in a collaborative division led by a Product & Engineering Lead who values ownership and impact.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.
• Four weeks of paid vacation per year (increasing to five weeks after two years) plus two days off annually to volunteer at your favorite non-profit.
• Access to our Benefits Hub, offering many discounts and savings.
• Training subscription.
• Relocation bonus.
• Highly-skilled teammates and lots of opportunities for growth and development.
• Highly flexible and open-minded environment.