We are looking for a visionary Lead Product Manager to spearhead and evangelise. This is a unique opportunity to redefine how our global team connects, collaborates, and accesses information by building a truly intelligent and personalized working experience.You will be at the helm of a mission-critical, cross-functional team, driving the product vision, strategy, and execution of how AI is used to drive employee productivity at On. You will be instrumental in shaping a culture of innovation, and delivering a world-class employee experience that is as dynamic and inspiring as our brand

Your Mission

• Define the Future: Craft and champion a compelling product vision and strategy for an AI-powered Oniverse. Develop and maintain a prioritized roadmap that aligns with our company goals and the needs of our global team
• Deeply Understand Our Users: Become the expert on the needs of On employees. Conduct user research, interviews, and data analysis to uncover pain points and opportunities for AI to enhance productivity, knowledge sharing, and connection
• Lead the Team: Lead and inspire a dedicated, cross-functional team of software engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, training designers and internal communications experts. Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, guiding the team from ideation to launch and beyond
• Measure Success: Work with analytics to define, monitor, and analyze key product metrics to measure the adoption and impact AI is having within On employees. Use data-driven insights to iterate and evolve how we bring AI into On’s workforce, ensuring we are always delivering value
• Execute with Excellence: Translate the product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes. Work closely with your team to deliver high-quality, impactful AI features that delight our users
• Collaborate and Communicate: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, from leadership to individual teams. Communicate your product vision, strategy, and progress with clarity and passion, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the company
• Adoption and training: Evangelise the use of AI-powered tools and processes and train users for this

Your story

• Proven Product Leadership: 6+ years of product management experience, with a track record of successfully launching and scaling products
• AI/ML Expertise: A deep understanding of the AI/ML landscape, with hands-on experience building and launching AI-powered products. You are passionate about the potential of AI to transform user experiences
• Technical Acumen: You have a strong technical background and are comfortable diving into technical discussions with engineers. You can effectively translate business requirements into technical specifications
• User-Centric Mindset: You are obsessed with understanding your users and are adept at using qualitative and quantitative data to inform your product decisions
• Strategic Thinker: You can think big and small, from crafting a long-term product vision to sweating the details of a user interface
• Exceptional Communicator: You are a clear, concise, and compelling communicator, able to articulate your vision and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about building and leading high-performing teams

About the Team

• The Product Management Technology team is the digital backbone of On's product creation engine. We are a team of strategic product leaders who partner with core business functions—from R&D and Design to Sourcing and Supply Chain—to build the platforms and systems that power On's growth
• Our mission is to create a seamless, intelligent, and efficient digital ecosystem that enables our teams to design and deliver the next generation of revolutionary products. We are internal entrepreneurs, deeply embedded in the business, who identify complex challenges and build elegant, scalable solutions
• As a member of our team, you will have a unique opportunity to drive significant transformation and make a tangible impact on the future of one of the world's most exciting brands
• Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail
• Home to nearly 3000 parks, a population speaking more than 300 languages, and a vibrant art and music scene, London is one of the world’s most loved cities for good reason
• We’re closely connected to the whole business. Every day, we’re making quick decisions to improve the customer experience. Because these live changes impact the whole business, we deeply respect individual opinion and what others think about the end customer experience

What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role