Please note: Due to the temporary nature of this maternity cover position, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in Switzerland without requiring visa sponsorship. This includes individuals with EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit

Your Mission

• Drive the overall On Footwear Strategy, setting up and/or improving processes to ensure world class testing standards are adhered to
• Lead a global team of footwear Testing Specialists
• Set us up for durable growth by building our global testing conditions and standards by creating robust partnerships, regional calibration, operating frameworks and procedures
• Execute all aspects of footwear testing, including planning, conducting tests, analyzing data, collecting insights, writing reports, delivering presentations and program management
• Develop a strong caring partnership program with our testers to ensure we have the best brand x tester relationship in the industry
• Make sure the team delivers in-depth feedback to product stakeholders both during testing and after tests are completed
• Work closely with the whole product creation team (product POD) to ensure that high quality and correct feedback on test products are delivered in an efficient and timely manner
• Act as main point of contact with the leadership team within the Footwear Product Creation area. Main focus is PAD, SMU/Special products, Kids and Local testing at development factories
• Lead, mentor and guide a team of professional testing specialists who have the knowledge to influence decision making regarding material, component and construction options to meet the product’s performance goals
• Drive synergies between footwear, apparel and accessories testing
• Partner with sports science lab to develop and validate test methods specific to the movement expectations of the product
• Partner with our athlete team to develop test standards that are the best for the athlete
• Develop strong technical, anthropometrical and biomechanical understanding of the competitor landscape
• Modernise user experience, communication and reporting by developing efficient technology solutions in partnership with our operations and IT teams

Your story

• 5+ years of experience in the athletic footwear industry
• 5+ years of experience in analysing data, collecting insights, writing reports, delivering presentations and overall program management
• 5+ years of experience within the function of Footwear testing, fitting and/or development
• Excellent leadership skills, comfortable leading a professional testing team, ability in people management
• Ability to work well at Leadership level and collaborate with key stakeholders in the product team and beyond
• A Can-Do attitude and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to work outside of typical working hours when necessary
• Available to travel internationally
• Detailed oriented and analytic mind: ability to create a plan and follow timelines, but also to think creatively and outside the box
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering or related field of study

We’re a team responsible for making sure that the products for On represent the highest quality standards. We have a lot of responsibility to meet the needs and demands of our customers. So we analyse, test and validate our products in the most comprehensive manner. Only products that pass our rigorous tests ever go to market

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