In short

This is your chance to support the most exciting and fastest-growing global sportswear brand with their own retail stores operations and expansion. In this role, you will act as the central orchestrator between our retail strategy and tech teams, translating commercial needs into functional requirements for innovative solutions.

As our retail division rapidly expands, we seek to hire a retail-minded team player with a fervor for systems and technology. In this role you will collaborate with IT Product Managers to convert strategic initiatives into value-sparking tech solutions. Those initiatives can range anywhere from integrating a new POS, PIM, OMS or RFID solution to designing system customizations for increased efficiency or elevated customer experience. Together with other teams at On, you will assess and drive new ideas to inspire the next generation in retail technologies, both customer and company facing.-

Your Mission

Collaborate with our Retail Strategy and Retail Operations team to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within our retail IT systems Partner with Functional Retail Consultants and IT Product Managers to convert retail requirements into value-creating software solutions Work with with our IT Product Managers to control time, scope and budget for development projects (executed internally or in collaboration with external partners) Collaboratively oversee the implementation of eligible software development initiatives from initial exploration to production and beyond. Shape the integration of existing solutions with external systems to optimize efficiency and enhance functionality Ensure seamless interaction between existing and new software applications within our retail ecosystem Proactively identify and troubleshoot technical issues within current applications, working closely with retail tech support and development teams to implement timely solutions. Implement and improve monitoring systems to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.

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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

5 years experience as product manager/owner Engineering or Computer Science degree is a strong asset Proven track record to manage system integrations & software development projects with multiple stakeholders Advanced experience with Jira Substantial experience with software development pipeline management Knowledge of Agile frameworks and ways of working Experience with OMS or Microsoft Commerce products (RTS, distribution management, batch jobs) is a strong asset Proven track record of process and application standardization is a plus Detail oriented and motivated professional with desire to push the boundaries of conservative retail and process optimisation Data driven personality with strong communication & problem solving skills Hands on and entrepreneurial mentality

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About the Team

As you might expect from a sportswear brand with an emphasis on performance, the Retail Team at On is a fast-paced place to be. As part of the global retail team you will collaborate with retail and technical functions ranging from regional tech specialists in the stores to IT Product Managers at the epicenter of our engineering powerhouse. Additionally you will also have a variety of touch points with cross-functional teams from Finance and Controlling to Digital Innovation as well as PMO to drive a wide array of software development and integration projects.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Retail is a pretty young channel for On. With true startup vibes, we’re thinking big but staying agile to balance foundational moves with rapid expansion. It’s a learning curve, but embracing failures and celebrating wins is our fuel.

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Maria

Retail Merchandising and Sales Planning Lead, Zurich

We think outside the box when we're hiring. Don't think about what you were doing before. Think about what we can improve every day. We're incentivized to make mistakes, to fix them, to be open about it and help each other.
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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.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

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.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.