In Short
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Product Manager to join our Apparel Product Strategy team, with a focus on the Performance Run segment. This pivotal role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of our brand by leading the largest and most technical segment within On’s performance apparel. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of specialized experience in performance apparel, combining deep expertise in the product lifecycle with a strong understanding of fabrics, fit, construction, and emerging market trends within the sports apparel industry. You will serve as an informal leader for a highly collaborative cross-functional team, driving both long-term strategic vision and daily product execution.
Your Mission
- Apparel Product Strategy & Vision: Drive the creation and execution of the 3-5 year global product strategy for Performance Run Apparel, ensuring alignment with consumer and brand goals, market trends, and technical innovation.
- Product Briefing & Execution: With a consumer-first mindset, translate high-level strategic goals into clear, actionable product briefs and solutions for Design and Development, ensuring feasibility, quality, and alignment with brand direction.
- Market Intelligence & Trend Analysis: Conduct sophisticated market research and competitive analysis, focusing on performance running innovations as well as broader fashion/apparel trends. Leverage insights to create culturally relevant and commercially successful assortments.
- Cross-Functional Leadership Skills: Be an excellent communicator, collaborator, and mentor who thrives in cross-functional partnerships, particularly with Design, Development, Merchandising, and Marketing, to realize a unified, consumer-centered product vision. Drive consensus and ensure seamless execution of seasonal product lines and capsule collections.
- Strategic, Creative & Operational Balance: Balance the strategic development of seasonal product releases with day-to-day operational excellence in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), while fostering an innovative mindset that encourages creative boundaries.
- Fabric & Product Expertise: Collaborate with the Material Specialist to ensure fabrication meets the brief and withstands the rigors of commercialization.
- Product Data Management: Manage all product data across multiple collections within the PLM system, ensuring timely and meticulous updates aligned with dedicated creation calendars. Ability to travel frequently, including internationally.
Your Story
- Specialized Apparel Experience: Over 7 years of experience in global product teams, with a proven track record in the performance or technical sportswear apparel industry.
- Technical & Trend Fluency: Strong understanding of fabric technology, performance attributes, construction methods, and current apparel fashion trends.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to positively influence stakeholders across all functions and levels.
- Passion for Movement: A personal connection to, and deep understanding of, the running consumer and the culture of performance sport.
- Strategic & Operational Acumen: Proven ability to manage high-volume, complex projects while defining and driving a long-term product vision.
- System Proficiency: Demonstrated advanced proficiency in product systems and PLM tools.
- Adaptability: Skilled at navigating fast-paced, creative environments with multiple priorities. Fluent in English (written and spoken).
About the Team
As the Product Strategy team, we are responsible for managing product creation to facilitate go-to-market efforts, from concept to consumer. Our cross-functional interaction is driven by a consumer-focused mindset to ensure we create a product line that excels in the market.
What We Offer
At On, we foster an environment centered around growth and progress. We provide the tools for holistic development – encouraging active lifestyles, learning, exploration, and innovation. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, ensuring each individual is guided by purpose.
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On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment where all recruitment, advancement, and retention decisions are free from discrimination.