Join Us at On
At On, we are driven by a singular mission: to ignite the human spirit through movement. We are seeking a visionary product leader to join us as the Head of Tech Product Management for our Product/R&D cluster.
Your Role
This is a critical leadership position where you will be responsible for shaping 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 empowers our innovators, designers, and developers to create the future of sportswear.
Your Mission
Your mission is to 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 offer scalable, reliable, and flexible capabilities for our internal teams to leverage. As the strategic owner of the technology product portfolio, you will manage our core PLM platform, Digital Asset Management (DAM) ecosystems, and integrations with 2D/3D design tools such as Adobe Illustrator. Additionally, you will guide the development of bespoke applications that support product developers, designers, test managers, athletes, and more.
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 support 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 that encourages exceptional solutions.
- Drive Platform Roadmap & Execution: Guide the development, prioritization, and execution of product roadmaps. Collaborate closely with leaders in Engineering, Design, and Data to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of foundational technology.
- Champion User Insights: Promote a deep understanding of user needs—the innovators, designers, developers, and product managers who rely on your platforms daily.
- Foster Technical Innovation: Cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. Encourage your team to explore new architectural patterns, API-first approaches, and technologies like AI/ML to enhance the performance of our R&D ecosystem.
- Leverage Data for Impact: Promote a data-driven approach to decision-making. Define and track key platform health and adoption metrics to guide priorities.
- Proven Product Leadership: Bring over 10 years of experience in technology product management, including leadership roles focused on foundational platforms, services, and APIs.
- Strategic Platform Mindset: Exhibit a strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable platform strategies.
- Domain Expertise: Possess experience in the product creation technology ecosystem, preferably with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems like Centric PLM, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design tools).
- Strong Technical Acumen: Have a deep understanding of technologies that drive modern product creation, collaborating effectively with engineering leaders.
- Inspirational People Leader: Show a passion for building, mentoring, and developing high-performing product management teams in a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional Communicator & Influencer: Exhibit the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and platform strategies to diverse audiences, from engineering teams to senior leadership.
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. Partnering closely with engineers, data specialists, and business stakeholders across our R&D team, you'll orchestrate a unified product vision that unlocks scale, visibility, and agility.
How to Apply
To join our team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.