Head of Workplace Technology

LOCATION: ZURICH

At On, our technology moves as fast as our runners: always evolving, always pushing boundaries. We're building a world-class platform to ignite the human spirit through movement, and our Employee Experience and Services team is the dedicated partner in that mission. We are seeking a Head of Workplace Technology and Services to lead the technical support strategy across all user touchpoints—from our 24/7 service desk and on-site support to global asset management and productivity tools. This role requires a leader with a "service-first" mindset, deep operational expertise, and the ability to turn internal IT into a competitive advantage for our teams.

The Head of Workplace Technology and Services exists to define and drive a unified employee experience that removes friction and amplifies productivity across our global landscape. By integrating direct user support, asset lifecycle management, and collaborative tooling strategy, this role ensures that every On employee has the technology they need to innovate without barriers. Its mission is to ensure that strong, seamless technology foundations accelerate On's digital growth and enabling our teams to move fast and focus on what they do best.

End-user Experience & Services:

• Own the global service delivery strategy across 24/7 Service Desk and regional On-site Support, ensuring a consistent, high-touch experience for all employees.
• Define service standards and operational guardrails, lead process governance, and align target-state support models with business and technology strategy.

Device Management & Assets (MDM/ITAM):

• Lead the engineering and management of end-user devices—including Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy and compliance—to deliver scalable automation and secure endpoint configuration.
• Set the technical strategy for IT Asset Management (ITAM), ensuring efficient procurement, lifecycle tracking, and responsible retirement of hardware.

Productivity Tools & Enablement:

• Shape the strategy and architecture for the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, JSM), driving optimized workflows and modern collaboration models.
• Define the support framework for internal tools and enable teams to leverage technology seamlessly in their daily operations.

Leadership:

• Set the multi-year roadmap, develop high-performing leaders, and act as the primary authority on employee technology experience, partnering with all business teams.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and budgets, ensuring value and innovation from our external partners.

• You are a proven IT leader with a track record of transforming End User Services and driving high user satisfaction in a global, fast-paced environment
• Your background demonstrates a focus on "Experience Engineering" and enablement, rather than just traditional IT operations
• You bring 10+ years of experience in IT Operations or End User Computing, including 5+ years in leadership roles managing distributed teams
• You possess deep hands-on knowledge of Service Desk operations (ITIL), IT Asset Management, and MDM ecosystems (e.g., Jamf, Intune)
• You have strong expertise in the administration and strategic application of the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence) to drive organizational efficiency.
• You are comfortable leading operational governance, managing budgets, and defining multi-year strategies for workplace technology
• You have exceptional communication and empathy skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between technical requirements and human needs

The Workplace Technology and Services team makes sure technology at On helps people move—never slows them down. The team brings together 24/7 service desk, on-site support, global asset management, and productivity tools to create a seamless employee experience from day one and every day after. With a strong service-first mindset, we focus on removing friction, building trust, and turning internal IT into a quiet competitive advantage. Working closely with teams across Zurich, London, Berlin, Portland and our global locations, we build reliable foundations that scale with On's growth and help our people stay focused on what they do best.

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.

Förrlibuckstrasse 190,

8005

Switzerland

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

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.