Join Our Mission 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.
About the Role
This is a critical leadership position where you 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—enabling 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 used 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, you will oversee:
- The core Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) ecosystems
- Integrations with 2D/3D design tools like Adobe Illustrator
- The development of bespoke applications supporting product developers, designers, test managers, and athletes
You will transform your team from a service provider into a strategic product partner, deeply understanding the needs of your users to build a world-class, interconnected technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Define Platform Vision & Strategy: 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. Foster a collaborative environment where your team is motivated to deliver exceptional solutions.
- Drive Platform Roadmap & Execution: Guide the development, prioritization, and execution of product roadmaps. Collaborate with leaders in Engineering, Design, and Data for timely, high-quality delivery.
- Champion User Insights: Promote a deep understanding of the needs of your users—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 exploration of new architectural patterns and technologies like AI/ML.
- Leverage Data for Impact: Use a data-driven approach to decision-making. Track key platform health and adoption metrics to guide priorities.
Qualifications
- Proven Product Leadership: Minimum of 10 years in technology product management, with significant experience leading teams focused on foundational platforms and APIs.
- Strategic Platform Mindset: Ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable platform strategies.
- Domain Expertise: Experience in the product creation technology ecosystem, preferably with PLM systems and creative software.
- Strong Technical Acumen: A deep understanding of modern product creation technologies, capable of collaborating with engineering teams.
- Inspirational People Leader: Passion for building high-performing product management teams in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional Communicator & Influencer: Skilled at articulating complex concepts and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Meet the Team
By joining this role, you will be part of the Global Technology Leadership Team and lead 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. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.