Head of Apparel Product Management

In shortThe Global Head of Apparel Product Management will be responsible for development and scaling On’s overall apparel product vision. Defining the next generation of our apparel product strategy, inspiring a fast growing, ambitious team to create the extraordinary and enabling our brand to be an outstanding and innovative leader in apparel is the legacy to be built. This role will create the DNA and appeal for our apparel pieces to be chosen over our competitors from the most demanding consumers in performance running as well as luxury sportswear.

By partnering with key internal stakeholders in Design, Merchandising, Development, GTM and Sales, this role will be pivotal in building out the right product collections and strategy, while connecting them to brand values and stories that will elevate the consumer experience and perception across our verticals and engines.

Your missionStructure and organize On’s apparel product offering across our verticals to enhance consumer perception, performance-level, quality, price point relevance and steer range decisionImagine, identify and develop product opportunities and work with the product leadership and key internal teams in realising them across the rangesManage key collaborations to establish On as an authentic apparel brandBe a strong discussion partner for the marketing and merchandising teams in creating stories, messaging, campaigns and drop-calendarsPartner with Design, Development and Sourcing Operations to ensure the creation calendar is adhered to and product delivered on time at the expected standardPartner with the Merchandising team, GTM team,Key Account Managers and DTC team to ensure a smooth GTM process is followed and product reaches the right consumer at the right time within the correct pricing architectureSet the expectations within the team for key milestones meetings and lead in the preparations for internal and external presentationsBuild, nurture and inspire a team of product managers by building a diverse talent pipeline, empowering and enabling through coaching, career development and creating an environment of belonging and well-beingDevelop a structured range of collections according to the company priorities and manage the product strategy from briefing to handover to marketing and salesBe on top of demand and supply, strategic efficiency topics and marginsYour storyMinimum of 9+ years of progressive work experience in a fast paced product company with a strong track record in product management, creation, merchandising, go-to-market or salesExperience working in apparel product management combining both fashion and performance/sportsProblem-solving and analytical skills - proven experience working with data, providing insights to identify and resolve issues, in order to improve product management processExceptional communication skills enabling leadership through influence - articulating the apparel product strategy and vision to various stakeholders within the companyPeople Leadership Skills - at least 7 years of experience as a leader who will inspire the apparel and the wider On team to build and support On’s apparel visionProven expertise within the competitive sportswear landscape and the consumer trends - ability to challenge and disrupt it; and the taste to stay the course across product, marketing, channel and merchandisingExperience managing PLM and other product systemsExperience with progressive and innovative consumer insights effortsWhat 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.