Our reputation for Swiss engineering standards has made us a trusted choice for industry leaders like Lufthansa, UBS, Swiss Life, and millions of people worldwide.
The objective of the role
As the Head of Product at Smallpdf, you will be pivotal in leading our product teams to achieve our main objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs). You will be responsible for driving sustainable growth, optimizing monetization strategies, and shaping a clear product vision for our core products and potential expansions. Additionally, you will guide Sign.com toward a successful market entry and growth path afterward.
Responsibilities
1. Lead all product teams, including monetization as well as SEO to achieve Smallpdf’s main objectives of user and revenue growth.
2. Offer customers effective, user-friendly tools to streamline document workflows and enhance their overall experience.
3. Foster visitor growth through the guidance of the SEO team.
4. Identify, test, and execute global monetization strategies to increase ARR without compromising SEO.
5. Explore opportunities and product strategies beyond Smallpdf’s current core business.
6. Guide Sign.com toward successful market entry and profitable growth.
7. Serve as a sparring partner to PDFT’s C-Level and team.
What you bring
8. Proven experience in product management leadership within a fast-paced tech environment.
9. Strong understanding of SEO, monetization strategies, and product development processes.
10. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
11. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving results and achieving KPIs.
12. Business acumen and focus, ability to collaborate well with Tech and Engineering, and marketing and data.
13. Quantitative approach and analytical thinking.
14. Experience with customer data, product strategy, balancing user and business impact, and collecting and applying user insights.
Nice to have:
15. Experience with product strategy across multiple platforms (not just the web, but also other platforms, e.g., Desktop, Mobile).
Why Smallpdf?
Here, every task and every challenge is an opportunity to innovate and make a genuine impact. We're a driven team - pragmatic, goal-focused, and always eager to solve the next big problem. This isn’t a place for mere management or grand visions detached from reality; it’s a ground for hands-on champions ready to roll up their sleeves. If you're someone who's willing to dive deep into the action, someone who's more about the journey than just the title, Smallpdf is your destination.
Our benefits
You get to impact the way over 60 million people get work done every month.
Push boundaries and dare to fail—that’s how we learn!
️ 30 vacation days—yep, you read that right— you can take them whenever you need them.
Need a long break? We offer sabbatical leave to employees who’ve been with us for over two years.
16 weeks parental leave—100% of your salary—for all new parents.
Don’t leave your four-legged friends at home; our offices are pet-friendly.
A personal development budget of up to 2,000 CHF every year, plus days off for courses or training.
Possibility of a Phantom stock option plan (PSOP). (Conditions apply.)
We offer 1-1 coaching sessions to individual contributors and employees in leadership positions through our external partner 'BetterUp'.
Hack days to challenge you and your team, plus build amazing things.