Senior Product Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to the innovative focus on sustainability, collaborative environment, and growth opportunities.
- Engage with cutting-edge sustainable technology.
- Collaborative team culture with significant growth potential.
- Opportunity to shape impactful products.
Pros
- Work on impactful products aimed at sustainability and urban resilience.
- Collaborative and supportive team structure that fosters growth.
- Flexibility in work location and environment.
Cons
- Fluency in German is mandatory which may restrict applicants.
- Fluctuating startup environment could lead to unpredictability.
- Limited experience required for the role could impact team dynamics.
Who it's for
Mid-Level / Senior • Remote / Hybrid available
Good fit
- Product managers passionate about sustainability.
- Tech-focused professionals with a user-centered approach.
- Innovative thinkers ready to work in startups.
Not recommended for
- Individuals without product management background.
- Non-German speakers looking for an inclusive environment.
- Candidates preferring highly structured corporate roles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
💧About Pallon
At Pallon, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, we’re creating AI that automatically detects defects in sewer inspection videos and advises cities on when & how to fix them. By providing more precise, objective data, we aim to fix wastewater leaks, reduce CO2 emissions, and prevent urban flooding. Our mission is to make cities more sustainable and resilient.
In this role, you will work with the Engineering, Design, Sales, and Customer Success teams to build outstanding products.
💪🏻 Your role
We're a fast growing company and the problems you will face are often challenging and diverse. As a user-obsessed Product Manager, you'll regularly engage directly with our users to deeply understand their needs. Some of the tasks you'll be working on are:
Defining and driving product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals
Conducting market research and customer interviews to guide product decisions
Analyzing product performance metrics and user feedback
Leading cross-functional teams and managing projects to ensure successful product delivery
Defining clear, measurable goals and success criteria for products
Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders to foster alignment and transparency
Implement efficient product processes to enhance team productivity
Managing and mentoring a designer and another product manager
🎯 Requirements
Fluent in German and English (written and verbal)
Proven experience as a Product Manager in a fast-paced tech environment
Strong background in managing software product lifecycles, from concept to launch and beyond
Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable plans
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to drive decisions
Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
The following are not required for you to apply, however they do add extra value:
Familiarity with infrastructure or environmental technology
Experience working in startups or high-growth companies
Understanding or interest in AI products
😎 Benefits & company culture
As a part of Pallon, you will:
Contribute to a positive impact on society and the environment.
Develop a novel product that changes a whole industry through leveraging the latest advancements in AI.
Be part of a motivated, smart, fun, and supportive team.
Own a part of Pallon and have a part in our success with our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
Work for the Underworld, not the Devil: exploring sewers virtually and in real life during our Pallon offsites.
Work from home or enjoy access to our beautiful office space located in Zürich.
Inclusion statement
At Pallon, we highly value equality of opportunity and inclusivity, and we would like to particularly encourage women and candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t match with 100% of the requirements.
