Organization:
On
Job:
Head of Program Management On 3.0
Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Published:
13-03-2025
Deadline/Expiry date:
27-03-2025
In short
On is looking for an experienced Program Manager to drive our cross-functional strategic program On 3.0, based in our Zurich headquarters. On 3.0 comprises 4 core projects, which are GTM Creation, GTM Commercial, E2E Planning and Product Master Data. Each project has an own project owner and project manager as well as business and tech people to drive design and implementation of new / changes processes and systems. To keep track on progress, interdependencies, risks etc. we are looking for a dedicated Program Manager reporting to the Senior Director Global Operations, Transformations and HD.
Your mission
- Lead the enterprise-wide strategic program On 3.0, ensuring seamless execution across multiple underlying projects
- Establish and drive program governance, ensuring effective stakeholder alignment, risk management, and issue resolution
- Translate strategic objectives into structured, actionable program roadmaps, defining milestones, deliverables, and KPIs by leveraging the project roadmaps
- Act as the primary point of contact for program sponsors and executive stakeholders, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies
- Orchestrate and align multiple project teams working across different business units and functions
- Ensure dependencies across projects are proactively managed and bottlenecks are identified and mitigated
- Drive collaboration between teams to ensure program success
- Align program deliverables with overarching enterprise goals and transformation priorities
- Define program governance frameworks, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures
- Implement and track performance metrics to measure program success and impact
- Identify, escalate, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies to ensure timely resolution
- Drive continuous improvement by embedding best practices in program and portfolio management
- Develop structured change management strategies to drive adoption and engagement across stakeholder groups
- Ensure alignment with business objectives through clear communication plans, executive reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability across transformation initiatives
Your story
- 8+ years of experience in Program Management with demonstrated success in program management, enterprise transformation and/or large-scale strategic project management
- Experience working in fast-paced, global organizations, managing high-complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Experience in a sportswear company or a similar sector is a plus
- Commitment to understanding and fulfilling our brand's vision and objectives
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders with the ability to engage, influence and align with senior leaders
- Proficiency in portfolio and program management tools (e.g. Planview, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, MS project, or similar)
- Certifications such as PMP®, PgMP®, SAFe®, or Prosci® Change Management are advantageous
- Ability to adapt to changing project needs and navigate complex situations
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.
