In short

As a member of the Innovation Management team, you will drive impactful and scalable product innovation across the company by fostering a culture of innovation and excellence through defining ways of working, developing processes and tools, and driving the efficient management of innovation resources.

Your Mission

Your mission is to amplify Innovation’s impact by building solid operational structures that foster a culture of Innovation and excellence. You will achieve this by driving operational excellence and strategic alignment within and beyond the Innovation team– defining processes and tools aligned with those from the organisation, as well as, developing clear roadmaps for implementing strategic improvements across Innovation and the product organization.

As an Innovation Management Senior Specialist – Operational Excellence you will:

  • Own the planning and execution of Innovation’s key meetings
  • Define and implement best practices, frameworks and ways of working
  • Develop and maintain the necessary tools and processes to manage the Innovation portfolio efficiently and coach the team on using those tools
  • Drive the creation and implementation of systems that enhance the effective collaboration with other departments
  • Own Innovation’s on-going operations and drive the resource management
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
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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

  • MBA, M.A. or M.Sc. Business/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Process Engineering or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience in product operations roles, management consulting, innovation management or similar
  • Strong ability to synthesize, structure & simplify complex problems
  • Passion for driving product innovation and can inspire others to embrace new ideas and approaches
  • Effective communicator, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  • You thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous and fast-paced environment, embracing challenges and taking initiative to drive projects forward
  • You excel at leading cross-functional projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering successful outcomes
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About the Team

You will be part of the dynamic and entrepreneurial Innovation Management team, a group of strategic doers and skilled professionals dedicated to fostering a culture of product innovation and collaboration across the organization. We act as the business and commercial amplifiers and advisors to the Innovation Team through ideation and product creation processes. We assess the business impact of new projects, define and build partnerships with strategic players, and take ownership for the roll-out of key innovation projects across the organization.

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Exploration – it’s literally our day job. We dive into the ideas of tomorrow head-first and see what we surface with. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don’t. But it’s always a rush when we discover something new.

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We touch every product that's being made because we bring the connection to the human being. So while everyone's excited about products, materials and colors, we go and say, “okay, so what does this actually do for the human?”
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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.