On - Head of Product Operations Strategy - Zürich

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Product Operations

In short

You will play a key role in shaping how On develops and delivers new products. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for evolving the Go-To-Market process and ensuring that the necessary capabilities, technologies and ways of working 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.

Your mission

– Define and design the future state of the product organization processes, capabilities, technologies & 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

– Management consulting background (manager level) or a strategy business function
– Experience in the consumer industry, ideally footwear/apparel
– Proven track record of leading strategic projects at the C-Suite level.
– Functional expertise in designing innovation / NPD (new product development) processes & capabilities
– Strong ability to synthesize, structure & 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.
– Fluent in English spoken and written.

Meet the team

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