PpVolleyball World is driving growth, innovation and investment in volleyball around the globe. /p pVolleyball is the fourth most popular sport globally, with more than 800 million fans and high participation across the world. /p h3Who We Are /h3 pWe offer an open, dynamic, and challenging environment where volleyball takes center stage. Our Lausanne lakeside office is evolving into a vibrant international hub, bringing together a talented team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for volleyball fans around the globe. /p pAt Volleyball World, we foster an active and collaborative atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. Here, your work matters, and you’ll be part of a team that includes some of the best in their respective fields. /p pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to fairness and inclusiveness ensures that decisions around recruitment, development, and retention are free of discrimination and promote a positive, diverse work environment. /p pWe are actively seeking a dynamic Senior Product Manager - Beach Volleyball to own the beach product end-to-end as we define, launch, and scale the program. The objective of this role is to define the product, make the day-to-day decisions that move it forward, and drive alignment across commercial, marketing, operations, digital, and legal. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Product Ownership /h3 ul liDefine and own the beach volleyball product — event format, fan experience, digital touch points, content, and commercial integration — and keep it coherent as the program evolves. /li liMaintain the product roadmap and decision log; proactively resolve ambiguities before they become blockers. /li liWrite product briefs, requirements, and frameworks that work stream leads can act on independently. /li /ul h3Product Marketing /h3 ul liDevelop and own the product marketing strategy for the beach tour — positioning, key messages, and go-to-market narrative for each audience (fans, host cities, sponsors, broadcast partners). /li liWork closely with the Marketing team to translate product vision into campaign briefs, launch assets, and activation plans. /li liPartner with the Product team on feature prioritization for digital and fan-facing touch points, ensuring marketing and product are aligned on timing and messaging. /li liDefine the value proposition for each stakeholder segment and ensure consistency across all materials and channels. /li liSupport the development of sales and partner-facing materials in collaboration with the commercial team. /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Leadership /h3 ul liDrive alignment across commercial, marketing, operations, and digital teams — making calls at the working level and escalating only what genuinely requires the COO. /li liLead working sessions, set agendas, and hold teams to decisions and timelines. /li liPrepare sharp, decision-ready briefings for leadership. /li /ul h3Host City Commercial Framework (Near-Term) /h3 ul liOwn product requirements in the host city process — define what the tour needs from a host city and evaluate applications against those criteria. /li liCoordinate across Legal, Finance, and external partners to move hosting contracts and commercial terms forward. /li liDefine and document the commercial inventory framework (ticketing, merch, local sponsorship) as open decisions are resolved. /li /ul h3Digital Content Product /h3 ul liPartner with the digital team on ticketing platform integration, OTT/streaming, and on-site content production for YouTube — ensuring the digital product matches the brand and fan experience vision. /li liWork with the digital and distribution team to scope and brief for the creator/content program. /li /ul h3Tracking Accountability /h3 ul liMaintain the master program tracker — milestones, risks, open items, and decisions. /li liSpot blockers early, own the solution, and elevate with a recommendation when needed. /li /ul h3Qualifications Skills /h3 ul li7+ years in product management or a senior program/business development role, with meaningful experience in sports, media, entertainment, or live events. /li liDemonstrated ability to own a product or initiative end-to-end — not just manage a work stream, but define what success looks like and make the decisions to get there. /li liExperience in product marketing — positioning, go-to-market, and cross-functional campaign execution. /li liStrong commercial instincts; comfortable working with revenue models, partner frameworks, and contractual terms. /li liFluency in English; additional languages a genuine plus. /li liBackground working with international sports federations, rights holders, or PE-backed sports ventures. /li liFamiliarity with the beach volleyball or broader volleyball ecosystem is a plus. /li /ul h3Soft skills /h3 ul liProven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority in an international, multi-stakeholder environment. /li liExcellent communication skills — concise on paper, credible in the room. /li liWilling to travel up to 20% /li /ul pIf you’re ready be the person that work stream leads’ come to for product direction, and the person the COO relies on to keep the build on track, we’d love to hear from you! /p pThis is a permanent role based in Lausanne, Switzerland. /p pApply today to join our team and shape the future of Volleyball. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr