Head of Product Operations Strategy / Head of Product Operations Strategy

On AG - April 28, 2025

In Short:

You will play a key role in shaping how On develops and delivers new products. In this strategic position, you will be responsible for evolving the Go-To-Market process and ensuring that the necessary capabilities, technologies, and working methods are in place to support On’s long-term strategy. As a thought partner to the leadership of the product organization, you will design improvements that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and business impact.

About the Team:

You will be part of the Operational Excellence team: an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and talented group focused on elevating the product organization—including innovation, product strategy, design, development, and sourcing—to new levels of effectiveness and performance.

Your Mission:

  • Define and design the future state of the product organization processes, capabilities, technologies, and ways of working.
  • Develop a clear roadmap for implementing strategic improvements across the product organization.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment by collaborating with innovation, product strategy, design, product development, sourcing, tech, and other functions.
  • Partner with senior leaders to co-create and drive the adoption of new frameworks and best practices.

Your Story:

  • 8+ years of experience, including approximately 3 years in people management.
  • Management consulting background (manager level) or a strategic business function.
  • Experience in the consumer industry, ideally in footwear/apparel.
  • Proven track record of leading strategic projects at the C-Suite level.
  • Functional expertise in designing innovation and new product development (NPD) processes and capabilities.
  • Strong ability to synthesize, structure, and simplify complex problems.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align with senior leaders.
  • Passion for understanding and advancing On’s vision and long-term business objectives.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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