Join On: Ignite the Human Spirit Through Movement
At On, we are driven by a singular mission: to ignite the human spirit through movement. We are currently seeking a visionary product leader to join us as the Head of Tech Product Management for our Product/R&D cluster. This critical leadership role will empower you to shape the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the platforms and services that drive our entire product creation lifecycle.
Your Mission
Your mission is to develop and communicate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy for the suite of technologies used in our R&D and product creation processes. You will focus on ensuring these platforms provide scalable, reliable, and flexible capabilities for our internal teams to build upon. As the strategic owner of the technology product portfolio that supports our physical product engine, you will oversee our core PLM platform, Digital Asset Management (DAM) ecosystems, and integrations with our design tools such as Adobe Illustrator. Additionally, you will guide the development of bespoke applications to support product developers, designers, test managers, and athletes. By transforming your team from a service provider into a strategic product partner, you will gain a deep understanding of user needs and 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. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- Drive Platform Roadmap & Execution: Guide the development, prioritization, and execution of product roadmaps. Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data leaders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality foundational technology.
- Champion User Insights: Promote a deep understanding of the needs of innovators, designers, developers, and product managers who rely on your platforms and services.
- Foster Technical Innovation: Cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, encouraging exploration of new architectural patterns and technologies like AI/ML to enhance our R&D ecosystem.
- Leverage Data for Impact: Foster a data-driven approach to decision-making by defining and tracking key platform health and adoption metrics.
Your Story
- Proven Product Leadership: Over 10 years of experience in technology product management, with a track record of leading teams focused on foundational platforms and services.
- Strategic Platform Mindset: A strong strategic mindset, capable of translating complex business challenges into actionable platform strategies.
- Domain Expertise: Experience in the product creation technology ecosystem, including familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design tools).
- Strong Technical Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of the technologies that drive modern product creation, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering leaders.
- Inspirational People Leader: A leader passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional Communicator & Influencer: An effective communicator who can articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, successfully navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Meet the Team
You will be part of the Global Technology Leadership Team, leading a group of product managers dedicated to operational excellence and business system innovation. By partnering 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. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.