Project / Product Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project / Product Manager based in Switzerland. We are seeking an experienced Project / Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative financial technology solutions within a fast-growing fintech environment. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle, guiding an established cross-functional team from the MVP stage through to a full-scale product launch. You will define and manage the product roadmap, align development priorities with business objectives, and ensure optimal team structure and resource allocation. Working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders, you will combine strategic product vision with hands-on project execution to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. You will also oversee operational processes, monitor performance, and drive continuous product improvement after launch. This is an excellent opportunity to influence product strategy, lead talented professionals, and contribute to the evolution of digital payment and financial technology solutions in an international, remote-first environment. Accountabilities: - Take full ownership of the product lifecycle, overseeing all stages from MVP development and team coordination to full product release and ongoing optimization. - Lead and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring the right team composition, size, and capacity to meet product requirements and business objectives. - Monitor team performance, identify resource gaps, optimize workload distribution, and ensure efficient allocation of responsibilities. - Establish effective collaboration processes, promote accountability, and foster a productive and supportive team culture. - Define, develop, and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities. - Drive product development from the MVP stage to a fully scalable solution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.

- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and business assessments to support product strategy and informed decision-making. - Define product goals, success criteria, KPIs, and key deliverables to measure progress and evaluate overall performance. - Plan, prioritize, and monitor project activities, managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources to ensure successful and timely delivery. - Maintain clear and structured project documentation using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms. - Oversee day-to-day operational activities and continuously improve processes to support product development and business growth. - Collaborate with senior leadership and relevant stakeholders to establish priorities, align expectations, and communicate product strategy. - Lead regular team meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and planning sessions to maintain transparency and ensure continuous improvement. - Provide clear and consistent updates on project progress, potential risks, challenges, and achieved results. - Oversee product testing and quality assurance activities, ensuring solutions meet functional requirements and quality standards. - Support products after launch by gathering user feedback, identifying improvement opportunities, and planning future development initiatives. - Monitor product performance metrics, evaluate adoption, and implement optimization strategies to improve user experience and business outcomes. Requirements: - At least 4 years of professional experience as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or in a comparable leadership role within the technology industry. - Proven experience managing, coordinating, and optimizing cross-functional teams, including resource planning and workload management.