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Global Head of Marketing Program Management

Location: Zurich

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Marketing

In short

We are looking for a Global Head of Marketing Program Management to lead our Global Creative Studio’s program and project management teams. You will be the architect of our workflows, bridging the gap between creative ambition and excellence in delivery. This role leads a team of 20 people and is based in Zurich. Your mission is to ensure the global brand plan is meticulously applied and deployed across all channels with world-class quality and velocity. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from our major global campaigns to branding projects and e-commerce assets - focusing on seamless execution, timeline adherence, and global scalability.

Your Mission

Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing global team of Program Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in delivery.
Studio Collaboration: Partner closely with Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to ensure the right talent is activated at the right time in the project lifecycle for maximum impact and efficiency.
Global Campaign Delivery: Ensure the end-to-end execution of our major global campaigns across multiple channels, connecting and aligning requirements across different regions.
Channel & Regional Integration: Partner directly with leaders across Digital, Retail, Social, PR, and Regional hubs to drive project execution and ensure a unified global rollout.
Studio Project Management: Orchestrate all projects led by the Creative Studio, including branding initiatives, visual identity evolution, and e-commerce asset production.
Global Delivery Engine: Implement standardized workflows and frameworks to streamline global execution and eliminate friction between departments.
Financial Oversight: Oversee large-scale marketing budgets at a vertical level, focusing on craft excellence, but also optimization and financial discipline.

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Your story

Experience: 15+ years in Program Management or Marketing Operations within global brands or high-velocity creative environments.
Execution Track Record: Proven experience delivering complex global campaigns and a wide variety of projects, including brand identity, digital projects, and evergreen assets.
Expertise: Deep understanding of creative processes, production lifecycles, and marketing ecosystems.
Systems Thinking: Ability to structure complex environments and implement enterprise-level project management methodologies.
Agility: A professional who remains calm in ambiguity and can pivot instantly in a high-growth environment.
Executive Presence: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate both creative and business requirements.

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About the Team

On’s Brand Studio is an award-winning internal studio aiming to challenge world-leading creative agencies. At our core, we tell compelling stories and bring experiences to life. We channel the energy and global nature of the brand into our daily work and you can help us continue our fantastic run of successes. If you’re bursting with original ideas and have the drive and experience to see them realized, this is the team for you.

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Ann

Senior Director of Brand Studio

I think something that unites people here is the pace and the drive. The ambition is quite high in everything we do and when you bring these people together, you see the outcome can be multiplied. It's super impressive to see what happens when you put these creative teams together who really help each other grow.

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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.