In short

• As a Lead in Commercial Programs & Market Expansion Project Manager, you will drive complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, translating strategic priorities into structured execution and tangible business impact. You will work across Commercial, Product, Operations, Tech, and regional teams to bring clarity, drive focus, and ensure initiatives are implemented effectively
• This role is part of our Global Commercial Strategy & Operations team, reporting into the Head of Commercial Strategic Initiatives & Market Expansion
• Drive end-to-end execution of key commercial initiatives
• Translate strategic priorities into clear structure, workstreams, and deliverables
• Bring clarity to complex and ambiguous topics, identifying root causes and solutions
• Serve as the strategic partner for senior leadership, providing absolute project clarity through high-level communication flows, proactive risk mitigation, and clear dependency management
• Build the roadmap within creative workflows, creating sophisticated project plans and schedules in Jira that prioritize automation and minimize administrative friction for the wider team
• Prioritize effectively and focus on high-impact initiatives
• Align, collaborate and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and project team members (Commercial, Product, Operations, Tech, Regions)
• Ensure execution progress, track risks, and drive delivery towards tangible business outcomes

Your story

• 6+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or project/program management
• Proven experience driving cross-functional initiatives in complex environments
• Strong problem-solving and structuring skills, with ability to simplify complexity
• Comfortable making decisions with input from stakeholders
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in sportswear, retail, or consumer goods industry is a strong plus
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions
• Results Focus: Strong ownership and delivery mindset
• Strategic Decision-Making: Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear, structured, and effective across teams
• Change Agility: Ability to operate in dynamic and evolving environments
• Innovation & Learning Agility: Continuously improving ways of working and adapting quickly

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

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
• 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

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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