Lead AI Program Manager (AI Enablement)

Location: Zurich

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Technology

In short

We are looking for a visionary Lead Program Manager to spearhead and evangelise. This is a unique opportunity to redefine how our global team connects, collaborates, and accesses information by building a truly intelligent and personalized working experience.

You will be at the helm of a mission-critical, cross-functional team, driving the product vision, strategy, and execution of how AI is used to drive employee productivity at On. You will be instrumental in shaping a culture of innovation, and delivering a world-class employee experience that is as dynamic and inspiring as our brand.

Your Mission

Define the Future: Craft and champion a compelling product vision and strategy for an AI-powered Oniverse. Develop and maintain a prioritized roadmap that aligns with our company goals and the needs of our global team.
Deeply Understand Our Users: Become the expert on the needs of On employees. Conduct user research, interviews, and data analysis to uncover pain points and opportunities for AI to enhance productivity, knowledge sharing, and connection.
Lead the Team: Lead and inspire a dedicated, cross-functional team of software engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, training designers and internal communications experts. Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, guiding the team from ideation to launch and beyond.
Measure Success: Work with analytics to define, monitor, and analyze key product metrics to measure the adoption and impact AI is having within On employees. Use data-driven insights to iterate and evolve how we bring AI into On’s workforce, ensuring we are always delivering value.
Execute with Excellence: Translate the product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes. Work closely with your team to deliver high-quality, impactful AI features that delight our users.
Collaborate and Communicate: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, from leadership to individual teams. Communicate your product vision, strategy, and progress with clarity and passion, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the company.
Adoption and training: Evangelise the use of AI-powered tools and processes and train users for this.

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Your story

Proven Program Leadership: 6+ years of product management experience, with a track record of successfully launching and scaling programs
AI/ML Expertise: A deep understanding of the AI/ML landscape, with hands-on experience building and launching AI-powered products. You are passionate about the potential of AI to transform user experiences.
Technical Acumen: You have a strong technical background and are comfortable diving into technical discussions with engineers. You can effectively translate business requirements into technical specifications.
User-Centric Mindset: You are obsessed with understanding your users and are adept at using qualitative and quantitative data to inform your product decisions.
Strategic Thinker: You can think big and small, from crafting a long-term product vision to sweating the details of a user interface.
Exceptional Communicator: You are a clear, concise, and compelling communicator, able to articulate your vision and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about building and leading high-performing teams.

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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

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.

Build the better you

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.