Principal Product Manager

About Pallon

At Pallon a spinoff from ETH Zurich were 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.

As Pallons first Product Manager you will be responsible for setting up processes and systems from scratch. Were looking for someone with a strong product intuition who can confidently validate features to ensure they achieve the expected outcome and impact while working iteratively quickly and with limited resources. Most importantly we want someone with a highdrive who likes to get their hands dirty and gets things done.

Tasks

Your role

Were a fast growing company and the problems you will face are often challenging and diverse. Some of the tasks youll be working on are:

• Setup endtoend product development processes from scratch and adequate for our stage
• Confidently implement the right tooling to fasttrack our product development.
• Clearly define requirements ensure things get delivered quickly and achieve the desired impact.
• Identify assess and mitigate value and viability risks and coordinate regarding usability and technical feasibility risks.
• Collaborate and coordinate our Machine Learning Design and Platform teams.

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven Experience in Product Management: Extensive experience with complex technical products demonstrating strong ownership and precise requirement definition.
• Startup Leadership: Previous role as the first Product Manager in a successful startup showcasing autonomy iterative work with limited resources and decisionmaking in uncertain environments.
• DeliveryFocused Approach: Ability to balance speed and quality with a keen sense of necessary detail level and strong product intuition.
• DataDriven Decision Making: Skilled in deriving strategic insights from both quantitative and qualitative data including conducting user research for product improvement.
• Project Management: Expertise in derisking simplifying and prioritizing projects efficiently.
• Resilience under Pressure: Remaining structured and composed in fastpaced settings.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal skills with a preference for clear concise and logical datasupported communication. Comfortable with asynchronous collaboration and working with diverse teams.
• Adaptability: Thriving in chaotic and fastpaced environments; capable of highquality rapid decisionmaking.
• Independence and Team Spirit: Highly autonomous and driven yet inquisitive humble and open to seeking assistance when necessary.

Benefits

Benefits & company culture

As a part of Pallon you will:

• Contribute to a positive impact on society and environment
• Work in a stimulating and fast paced environment
• 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

Inclusion statement

At Pallon we highly value equality of opportunity and inclusivity and we would like to particularly encourage women and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply even if you dont match with 100% of the requirements.