In short

• You will play an important role in helping On evolve how products are developed and brought to market. In this role, you will contribute to strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that support On's long-term business priorities. Working closely with teams across the product organization, you will help improve processes, capabilities and ways of working that enable greater speed, effectiveness and quality across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories
• Apply a strategic and analytical lens to problem-solving: Support the structuring of complex and often ambiguous business challenges. Break down problems into key questions, conduct analyses, synthesize findings and help identify practical recommendations that support On's strategic objectives
• Drive strategic initiatives and project work streams: Own and drive specific workstreams within cross-functional projects that support the evolution of the product organization’s processes, capabilities, technologies and ways of working. Help ensure projects are delivered with a high level of quality, rigor and stakeholder alignment
• Support cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with stakeholders across innovation, product strategy, design, product development, sourcing, planning, commercial, and other functions. Help facilitate discussions, align perspectives and contribute to solutions that improve organizational effectiveness
• Contribute to key LRP priorities: Support the delivery of strategic initiatives that are critical to On's Long Range Plan (LRP), working across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories to help drive scalable and sustainable business impact
• Develop insights and recommendations: Translate data, analyses and stakeholder inputs into clear insights and recommendations. Create materials and narratives that support decision-making and help move initiatives forward
• Drive project governance and execution: Help establish transparency across projects through structured planning, milestone tracking, risk management and stakeholder communication, ensuring initiatives remain on track and aligned with business objectives

Your story

• 5+ years of experience in product strategy, operational excellence, business transformation, consulting or related fields
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Innovation Management, or a related field
• Footwear and/or apparel industry experience and/or experience in a strategy or consulting environment is a must
• Experience contributing to cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and business functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex topics and derive actionable insights
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams
• Comfortable working across a variety of topics, including process improvement, operating models, product creation and organizational effectiveness
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-through
• Passion for understanding and supporting On's vision and long-term business objectives
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

About the Team

• The Operational Excellence team is part of the product organization: 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
• 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
• We’re at the heart of the action, helping out different people and teams across R&D and the wider business every day. There’s a learning curve, sure, but the variety of projects and topics we cover is unmatched

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