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Lead Technology Product Manager (Planning Technology)
Location: Zurich
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In short
As the Product Manager Tech for Planning, you will be at the heart of On’s operational engine. You will own the vision, strategy, and execution for the suite of technology products that power our global supply chain and business planning processes.
This is a critical role that requires a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and product leadership. You will work side-by-side with external vendors and internal engineering and data science teams to drive our planning capabilities forward. This is not a project management role; you will be the product leader, responsible for defining the 'what' and 'why', and inspiring your partners to deliver transformative solutions.
Your Mission
- Define the Vision: Own and articulate a clear and compelling product vision and strategy for our next-generation planning platform. Drive the Roadmap: Develop and manage a prioritized product roadmap based on company strategy, user research, and data-driven insights.
- Lead Vendor Partnerships: Lead and manage relationships with external technology vendors, driving their roadmaps and ensuring they deliver solutions that meet On’s high standards and strategic goals.
- Think Beyond the System: Go beyond the confines of existing tools and processes to creatively solve deep-seated customer pain points, championing innovative solutions and new ways of working.
- Collaborate Deeply: Partner with a diverse set of stakeholders, including supply chain experts, business planners, engineers, and data scientists, to understand complex problems and define elegant solutions.
- Lead with Empathy: Become the voice of the user by conducting research, user interviews, and analysis to deeply understand their needs and pain points.
- Deliver Impact: Shepherd products from initial concept through design, development, launch, and iteration, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business and our users.
- Communicate with Clarity: Articulate complex technical concepts and business requirements clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Your story
- Product Management DNA: Proven experience as a Product Manager in a fast-paced, technical environment. You have a strong command of product management principles and have a track record of shipping successful products. You think in terms of outcomes, not just outputs.
- Domain Expertise: Deep experience in supply chain, demand planning, or related business planning domains. You understand the complexities and nuances of global operations.
- Vendor Management Expertise: Experience managing and influencing external software vendors and implementation partners to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Technical Fluency: A background working directly with engineering and data science teams in a technical field. You are comfortable discussing system architecture, data models, and technical trade-offs.
- Creative Problem-Solver: A demonstrated ability to think creatively and challenge the status quo to find the best solutions for users, not just the most convenient or obvious ones.
- Exceptional Collaboration Skills: You excel at building relationships and influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority.
- Strategic Mindset: You can balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term execution.
- Bonus Points: Familiarity with existing planning solutions like Anaplan is a plus, but not a requirement.
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.
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What we offer
At On, we are a team of explorers, dreamers, and innovators. We are driven by our mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. Our cutting-edge technology, like the patented CloudTec® sole, has disrupted the footwear industry and created a global fanbase. We are a fast-growing, global sports brand, and we are looking for a passionate and talented Product Manager to join our journey.
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.
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.