Head of Product Operations Strategy / Head of Product Operations Strategy

On AG - May 17, 2025

In Short:

You will play a crucial 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 methodologies are in place to support On’s long-term strategy. As a thought partner to the product organization leadership, you will design improvements that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and business impact.

About the Team:

Join 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’s 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, technology, 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, with around 3 years in people management.
  • Management consulting background (manager level) or experience in 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.
  • A 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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