About this role

Salary: CHF 95’000 - 125’000 per year

Requirements:

MBA, M.A. or M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Innovation Management, Business Administration or related fields
7+ years of experience in roles driving product innovation and/or sustainability initiatives, Innovation portfolio management or similar
Excellent at building strategies and collaborating closely with cross-functional groups to implement innovative sustainability initiatives
Deep understanding of key business drivers and ability to skillfully translate strategies into implementation responding to business needs
Comfortable in making complex decisions and providing direction to support others, with the ability to identify underlying issues and root causes
Effective communicator, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and can influence others to embrace new ideas and approaches
Thrives in a dynamic, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment, embracing challenges and proactively driving product initiatives with large impact in the organization
Brings in a network of product innovation partners and collaborators

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the strategic pillar focusing on reducing our environmental footprint within the Innovation Portfolio in line with On’s Sustainability strategy and Long Range Plan
Act as the project manager for innovation concepts and big bet technologies within this pillar, successfully driving cross-functional project teams from ideation to implementation
Be a sparring partner to the different functions within the Sustainability team (e.g. Circularity, Strategy and Materials) and Product Strategy to align on priorities, assess partnerships, and define strategies aligned with the Innovation Portfolio
Represent Innovation at On’s Sustainability Taskforce, collaborating effectively with members from various departments to drive impactful and scalable sustainability initiatives
Act as a sustainability ambassador within the innovation team, promoting awareness and integration of sustainability priorities and practices
Assess and advise on the business impact of new partners and innovations, preparing the business case to rollout and scale up emerging technologies
Build and manage relationships with innovation strategic partners, defining collaboration and legal frameworks and leading negotiations

Technologies:

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Project Manager

More:

You will be part of the dynamic and entrepreneurial Innovation Management team, a group of strategic doers and skilled professionals dedicated to fostering a culture of product innovation and collaboration across the organization. We act as the business and commercial amplifiers and advisors to the Innovation Team through ideation and product creation processes. We assess the business impact of new projects, define and build partnerships with strategic players, and take ownership for the roll-out of key innovation projects across the organization.

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.