Head of Product Management, Product/R&D — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- internship
- Posted
- 336 days ago
Role overview
In short
At On, we are driven by a singular mission: to ignite the human spirit through movement.
We are looking for a visionary product leader to join us as the Head of Tech Product Management for our Product/R&D cluster.
- In short
- At On, we are driven by a singular mission: to ignite the human spirit through movement.
- Key Responsibilities
- Define Platform Vision & Strategy: Shape and articulate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy for the platforms and services that underpin On’s product creation lifecycle.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Define Platform Vision & Strategy: Shape and articulate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy for the platforms and services that underpin On’s product creation lifecycle.
- Inspire and Empower: Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of Product Managers.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment where your team is empowered to deliver exceptional solutions.
- Drive Platform Roadmap & Execution: Guide the development, prioritization, and execution of product roadmaps.
- Partner closely with leaders in Engineering, Design, and Data to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of foundational technology.
- Champion User Insights: Promote a deep understanding of the needs of your users—the innovators, designers, developers, and product managers who rely on your platforms and services every day.
- Foster Technical Innovation: Cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Encourage your team to explore new architectural patterns, API-first approaches, and technologies like AI/ML to improve the scalability, reliability, and performance of our R&D ecosystem.
- Leverage Data for Impact: Foster a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Application process
- You will also guide the development of bespoke applications – supporting product developers, designers, test managers, athletes and more.
- You will transform your team from a service provider into a strategic product partner, deeply understanding the needs of your users to build a world-class, interconnected technology landscape.
Additional details
- Your team of Product Managers will own the digital foundation—from 2D/3D design systems to athlete data apps—that enables our innovators, designers, and developers to create the future of sportswear.
- Define and track key platform health and adoption metrics to justify investments and guide priorities.
- You have proven experience navigating complex stakeholder environments to drive alignment.
- Partnering closely with engineering, data, and business stakeholders across our R&D team, you'll orchestrate a unified product vision that unlocks scale, visibility, and agility.
Notes and original content
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Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a internship position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at On Running?
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