Lead Product Manager

Partners Group, one of the world's largest private‑markets investment managers, serves more than 800 institutional clients, oversees USD 185 billion in assets and employs roughly 2,000 professionals across 24 locations. The firm is looking for a Lead Product Manager to join its Product Management team in Zug, Switzerland, where the team drives the full lifecycle of investment programmes, from flagship private‑market funds to bespoke accounts and evergreen structures. In this role you will own the end‑to‑end delivery of new product launches and complex fund restructurings, coordinating closely with structuring, sales and operations as well as external service providers. You will continuously engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfaction, spot critical issues and provide independent solutions. The position also involves identifying and implementing process‑optimisation, automation and digitisation initiatives to boost efficiency and scalability, supporting sales teams with operational expertise, and mentoring less‑experienced product managers through targeted education. The employer requires a university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a comparable field, demonstrated by strong academic results. Candidates must bring at least nine years of relevant experience in asset management or private markets, proven leadership abilities and advanced stakeholder‑management skills across teams, partners and clients. A solid record of delivering process improvements, automation and digitisation projects is essential, as is the capacity to handle complex operational tasks under tight deadlines. The role also demands the ability to mentor junior colleagues, a collaborative mindset that drives measurable impact, and excellent written and verbal communication adaptable to varied audiences. Additional advantages include prior experience with onboarding, implementing and setting up innovative fund and investment structures. Partners Group offers a competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses, an international work environment, extensive learning opportunities through the PG Academy, a one‑month sabbatical every five years, on‑site dining, daily lunch allowance, gym access, and a vibrant community of events and volunteer activities. What the role asks for: - University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent - 9+ years experience in asset management or private markets - Proven leadership capabilities - Advanced stakeholder management across internal and external partners - Track record of process improvement, automation and digitisation - Ability to manage complex operational tasks under tight deadlines - Ability to mentor and coach junior team members - Strong collaborative mindset delivering impact through teamwork - Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable style - Experience with onboarding innovative fund structures (nice-to-have)