In short

The 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 Mission

• Structure and organize On’s apparel product offering across our verticals to enhance consumer perception, performance-level, quality, price point relevance and steer range decision
• Imagine, identify and develop product opportunities and work with the product leadership and key internal teams in realising them across the ranges
• Manage key collaborations to establish On as an authentic apparel brand
• Be a strong discussion partner for the marketing and merchandising teams in creating stories, messaging, campaigns and drop-calendars
• Partner with Design, Development and Sourcing Operations to ensure the creation calendar is adhered to and product delivered on time at the expected standard
• Partner 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 architecture
• Set the expectations within the team for key milestones meetings and lead in the preparations for internal and external presentations
• Build, 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-being
• Develop a structured range of collections according to the company priorities and manage the product strategy from briefing to handover to marketing and sales
• Be on top of demand and supply, strategic efficiency topics and margins