Head of Product Management

Do you want to dive in the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic scale up environment? 

At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 120 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.

To complete our creative and dynamic team in Lausanne, we are seeking a 

Head of Product Management (100%)

Starting date: as soon as possible

What you will own: 

• Champion Product Management Excellence: Set the gold standard for how to build an in-depth understanding of our end users and their needs. You will define how we drive efficient development through continuous discovery, data-driven decisions, and translating insights into outcome-focused requirements. You are directly accountable for elevating the entire product team to this level through your mentorship and frameworks..
• Team Management & Growth: Coach and guide your team of product managers and UI/UX designers to success. You will be a "safe base" who understands their strengths, builds career paths, holds them accountable, and actively manages hiring, team composition, organization, and performance. You will cultivate a low-ego environment where evidence wins over opinions, fostering teamwork to deliver a cohesive product portfolio..
• Bring our products to success: You ultimately own the commercial success of our products. You will learn directly from our customers and internal teams to understand our technological strengths and opportunities, where the industry is heading, and what will drive our key business metrics. You will also stay hands-on by testing products in the field with customers or managing specific products of your own. 
• Company-Wide Product Coordination: Drive the operational alignment between Product and the rest of the business. You will own the "ways of working" with Dev and commercial teams, expertly coordinating cross-departmental activities and communication, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring a frictionless interface for all product-related initiatives.

Your profile:

• 7+ years of experience in product management with a demonstrated track record of shaping and managing disruptive deep-tech B2B products (Pure SW is great; HW+SW is highly preferred). You have successfully scaled products that generated multi-million USD annual revenues. You have hands-on experience running customer interviews, defining products, and interfacing with development and commercial teams.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a team. You have a track record of recruiting top talent, holding people accountable, coaching them to progress, and making tough personnel decisions when necessary. You have hands-on experience setting up modern product management methodologies and product analytics.
• Self-motivated, optimistic, and action-driven, with a strong desire to learn and a readiness to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, nationally and internationally.
• Languages: Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within our global team and with customers. Knowledge of French is beneficial but not mandatory.

Perks & Benefits You'll Love:

• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus all public holidays to recharge and explore
• Additional days off are granted based on your seniority with us, up to 5 days.
• Stay secure with comprehensive accident insurance covering medical treatments and hospitalization
• Work your way with flexible schedules and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Boost your well-being with discounts on gym memberships and sports events
• Access exclusive benefits through Swibeco, our platform that offers discounts and rewards at a wide range of retailers and services.
• Connect with your team at exciting events like our ski weekend, summer barbecue, and after-work gatherings

… and so much more! Apply now to discover all we have to offer.

Flyability is a Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.

Ready to join?

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply —regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.