Senior Lead

h3In Short /h3 pProduct Testing is the voice of the athlete and the consumer at On. We’re responsible for ensuring every On product meets the highest quality standards and delivers a premium, high-performance experience by combining scientific rigor with real-world insight. Through rigorous testing and validation, only products that truly perform make it to market. /p h3In Short /h3 pProduct Testing is the voice of the athlete and the consumer at On. We’re responsible for ensuring every On product meets the highest quality standards and delivers a premium, high-performance experience by combining scientific rigor with real-world insight. Through rigorous testing and validation, only products that truly perform make it to market. /p pAs a Footwear Testing Senior Lead you will be responsible for validating footwear products from development through to market and driving excellence and leading the team in the Running category. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and act as a key partner across Design, Development, Materials, Product Strategy and Sports Science to ensure excellence in fit, comfort, durability, and performance. /p h3Your Mission /h3 ul liLead a high-performing team of Specialists, fostering a culture of growth and exploration while elevating existing, successful workflows. /li liServe as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders in the Run category, providing guidance and alignment on testing projects. /li liCollaborate closely with key stakeholders to identify testing requirements based on product briefs and target consumers, owning end-to-end processes for assigned projects /li liDefine and execute rigorous testing strategies across durability, fit, comfort, and performance, taking charge of high-complexity testing programs. /li liLead qualitative and quantitative footwear testing, perception studies, and real-world validation to ensure products reflect authentic athlete and consumer needs. /li liBuild and maintain strategic partnerships to integrate consumer insights, scientific expertise, and performance analysis into standardized, evidence-based product evaluations. /li liTranslate complex testing data into powerful insights and clear reports that enable confident decision-making and elevate product excellence across the organization. /li liEnsure testing timelines are efficient and seamlessly integrated into the fast-moving Product Creation calendars. /li liExpand and cultivate a diverse tester network to support project timelines and enhance community engagement. /li liWork seamlessly with testing systems and databases to ensure accurate high-quality data integrity. /li liAs a leader, you will significantly contribute to team goals and process improvements. /li /ul h3Your Story /h3 ul li8+ years of experience in footwear testing or a closely related role within the footwear industry /li liA strong passion for run culture and performance running footwear. /li liProven leadership experience, with a passion for building high-performance teams /li liAbility to influence cross-functional team effectiveness through partnership advisory /li liExcellent communication skills and confidence in working with cross-functional stakeholders. /li liA detail-oriented, creative, and solutions-focused mindset. /li liFlexibility to work outside standard hours when necessary. /li liProficiency in Excel and PowerPoint capable of adapting to internal databases /li liAnalysis expertise with complex data and analysis methods /li liFluent in English (written and spoken). /li /ul h3Your Team /h3 pWe’re a team responsible for making sure that the products for On represent the highest quality performance standards. We have a lot of responsibility to meet the needs and demands of our customers. So we analyse, test and validate our products in the most comprehensive manner. Only products that pass our rigorous tests ever go to market. /p pOn is a place that is centered around growth and progress.

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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. /p pOn 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. /p