Join Our Mission
At On, we are driven by a singular mission: to ignite the human spirit through movement. We are seeking a visionary product leader to fill the role of Head of Tech Product Management within our Product/R&D cluster. This critical leadership position will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the platforms and services that power our entire product creation lifecycle.
Your team of Product Managers will own the digital foundation—from 2D/3D design systems to athlete data applications—that enables our innovators, designers, and developers to create the future of sportswear.
Your Mission
Your mission is to shape and articulate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy for the suite of technologies utilized in our R&D and product creation process. You will focus on how these platforms can provide scalable, reliable, and flexible capabilities for our internal teams to build upon. As the strategic owner of the technology product portfolio that serves our physical product engine, you will oversee:
- Core PLM platform
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) ecosystems
- Integrations with 2D/3D design tools like Adobe Illustrator and others
You will also guide the development of bespoke applications to support product developers, designers, test managers, athletes, and more. Your goal is to transform your team from a service provider into a strategic product partner, deeply understanding user needs to build a world-class, interconnected technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Define Platform Vision & Strategy: Shape and articulate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy for the platforms and services that underpin On’s product creation lifecycle.
- Inspire and Empower: Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- Drive Platform Roadmap & Execution: Guide the development, prioritization, and execution of product roadmaps, partnering closely with Engineering, Design, and Data leaders for timely delivery.
- Champion User Insights: Promote a deep understanding of user needs—innovators, designers, developers, and product managers who rely on your platforms.
- Foster Technical Innovation: Cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, encouraging exploration of new architectural patterns and technologies like AI/ML.
- Leverage Data for Impact: Foster a data-driven approach to decision-making by defining and tracking platform health and adoption metrics.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in technology product management, particularly with foundational platforms, services, and APIs.
- A strong strategic mindset, capable of translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable platform strategies.
- Experience in the product creation technology ecosystem, with direct experience in PLM systems and digital content creation tools being highly desirable.
- Strong technical acumen, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering leaders on building and scaling resilient platforms.
- A passion for building and developing high-performing product management teams in a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Meet the Team
You will be part of the Global Technology Leadership Team, leading a group of product managers focused on operational excellence and business system innovation. Working closely with engineering, data, and business stakeholders across our R&D team, you'll orchestrate a unified product vision that unlocks scale, visibility, and agility.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.