Senior Strategy Lead

Senior Strategy Lead - Operational ExcellenceYou will play a key role in shaping how On develops and delivers new products to the market. In this role, you will lead your own projects and work with various teams across our product organization to evolve the Go-To-Market process and ensure that the necessary capabilities, technologies and ways of working are in place to support On’s long-term strategy.Your MissionApply a strategic and analytical lens to problem-solving: Break down ambiguous challenges into a set of prioritized questions, ensuring the focus remains on high-value areas that align with On’s long-term strategy.Lead strategic projects: Lead key projects that shape the future state of the product organization’s processes, capabilities, technologies & ways of working. This includes defining the key questions, structuring the approach, performing the necessary analyses and delivering insights that drive critical business decisions.Ensure cross functional alignment: Tightly collaborate with stakeholders from innovation, product strategy, design, product development, sourcing, tech and other functions. Navigate different view points and effectively develop actionable solutions that enhance quality, speed and effectiveness of the product organization.Act as thought partner: Proactively partner with stakeholders across the product organization to co-create and drive the adoption of actionable new frameworks and best practices. Move beyond reactive problem-solving, anticipate challenges and develop strategic solutions that enhance business impact.Your story8+ years of experience in roles such as product strategy, strategy functions, operational excellence functions (focused on product), product creation process, etc.Must have: footwear and/or apparel industry experience and/or a strong consulting background.Proven track record of independently leading strategic projects, being comfortable shifting between different topics (e.g. Innovation, quality management, process improvement).Functional expertise in designing innovation / NPD (new product development) processes & capabilities is a plus.Strong ability to analyse, synthesize, structure & simplify complex problems.Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and align with stakeholders across the organization.Passion for understanding and advancing On’s vision and long-term business objectives.Fluent in English spoken and written.About the TeamYou will be part of the Operational Excellence team and report to the Head of Strategy - Operational Excellence. The team is part of the product organization: an entrepreneurial, dynamic and talented group focused on evolving the product organization (innovation, product strategy, design, development, sourcing) to new levels of effectiveness and performance.Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.We’re at the heart of the action, helping out different people and teams across R&D and the wider business every day. There’s a learning curve, sure, but the variety of projects and topics we cover is unmatched.What we offerOn 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.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.Step One:It starts with you...You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On. #J-18808-Ljbffr