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Lead AI Program Manager (AI Enablement)
Location: Zurich
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In short
We are looking for an AI Enablement Program Lead to drive product-led activation of generative, agentic and Machine Learning AI across On.
AI is being rolled out broadly with ambitious adoption targets. However, adoption alone is not success. This role will ensure AI is translated into high-impact use cases that deliver measurable business outcomes.
You will operate across domains, co-creating structured AI use cases, curating flagship demonstrations, building an internal champion network, and ensuring validated opportunities scale in partnership with Product and Data/AI teams.
This is a value activation role. This is not strictly a feature roadmap or AI engineering role.
Your Mission
- Co-Create High-Impact AI Use Cases Partner with business domains to identify where AI can materially improve workflows.
- Translate ambiguous ideas into structured opportunity/problem briefs with defined success metrics. Prioritize use cases tied to measurable outcomes (e.g., cycle time reduction, productivity uplift, cost savings, margin impact).
- Co-Design and Co-Deliver Flagship Demonstrations Develop curated, high-quality AI demos grounded in real business workflows.
- Ensure every training is anchored in concrete, relevant use cases. Create domain-specific examples that resonate with frontline users and leadership.
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Drive Organic Adoption Support the company’s user targets by linking usage to real value. Identify and amplify practical workflows where AI becomes invaluable. Move adoption from curiosity to habit through demonstrated leverage.
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Build and Activate a Champion Network
- Identify power users during trainings and experimentation phases.
- Formalize an internal AI Champion network across functions.
- Create structured feedback loops from champions to Tech and broader teams.
- Enable peer-driven momentum rather than top-down mandates.
- Validate and Quantify Business Impact
- Define clear value metrics for priority initiatives.
- Track and communicate measurable impact from activated use cases.
- Distinguish high-leverage applications from low-signal experimentation.
- Provide leadership with visibility into value realized, as well as adoption metrics.
- Partner Across Data/AI, Talent, and Tech
- Engage the Data/AI team early to assess feasibility, guardrails, and scalability.
- Engage the Talent team to shape training and change management.
- Collaborate with broader Tech teams to transition validated use cases into durable solutions where appropriate.
- Avoid duplication of delivery ownership. Focus on shaping high-quality demand and activation.
- Define the Future
- Craft and champion a compelling program strategy for an AI-powered Oniverse, defining which parts should be owned by the Tech team (yourself included), and which self-serve opportunities can be activated directly by business users using Tech-approved tools.
- Develop and maintain a prioritized program roadmap that aligns with our company goals and the needs of our global team.
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Your story
Business & Strategy Orientation
- 6+ years in strategy, transformation, product, consulting, or program leadership roles.
- Strong ability to connect technology initiatives to measurable business outcomes.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across R&D, sourcing, supply chain and other domains.
AI Fluency
- Deep understanding of AI capabilities and limitations.
- Ability to translate real workflows into effective AI workflows.
- Experience designing compelling, real-world AI demonstrations.
Value Discipline
- Obsessed with impact over activity.
- Able to define and track measurable success criteria.
- Comfortable saying no to low-leverage initiatives.
Influence & Communication
- Exceptional communicator able to engage frontline users and senior leaders alike.
- Skilled at storytelling grounded in real impact.
- Natural network builder who thrives in cross-functional environments.
About the Team
The Tech Strategic Initiatives team partners with core business domains to ensure technology investments translate into measurable business value aligned with On’s strategic targets. As AI capabilities are rolled out across the organization, our mission is to realize measurable business impact. We identify high-leverage opportunities, validate value, spotlight proven success, and accelerate scalable adoption in partnership with Data/AI and Talent teams.
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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.
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.