Head of Product Development (Lifestyle)
Type de contrat :CDI
Type d'emploi :Plein temps
Description du poste
In short
As the Head of Product Development at On, you will lead the global Product Development function across Apparel, setting the long-term vision and strategy for how we turn creative ideas into best-in-class, performance-driven, and commercially successful products. You'll be responsible for building and scaling the systems, teams, and partnerships that enable On to deliver both technical excellence and long-term business impact - from margin achievement and sustainability, to innovation integration and team growth. This is a senior leadership role requiring a visionary mindset, deep product expertise, and strong organisational leadership. You will act as a key thought partner to Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Innovation - translating On's brand ambition into technical and scalable reality.
Your story
As the Head of Product Development at On, you will lead the global Product Development function across Apparel, setting the long-term vision and strategy for how we turn creative ideas into best-in-class, performance-driven, and commercially successful products. You'll be responsible for building and scaling the systems, teams, and partnerships that enable On to deliver both technical excellence and long-term business impact - from margin achievement and sustainability, to innovation integration and team growth. This is a senior leadership role requiring a visionary mindset, deep product expertise, and strong organisational leadership. You will act as a key thought partner to Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Innovation - translating On's brand ambition into technical and scalable reality.
Your story
- 14+ years of experience in apparel product development, with significant time spent in senior leadership roles overseeing multi-category or global teams.
- Proven success in building and implementing long-term product and team strategies in alignment with broader business or brand goals.
- Strong track record in translating creative design into high-quality, commercially successful products, especially within technical or performance-driven apparel.
- Deep understanding of fit engineering, construction, costing, manufacturing, and product lifecycle management.
- Experience leading organizations to meet or exceed sustainability and innovation targets, with a strong understanding of sustainable materials, supply chain practices, and compliance standards.
- Inspirational people leader with a history of building and scaling teams, developing leaders, and nurturing inclusive, values-driven cultures.
- Commercially savvy, with experience owning margin targets and development strategies across multiple seasons and categories.
- Skilled cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence at all levels-from tactical execution to executive strategy.
- Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complexity, foster alignment, and drive organizational clarity.
- Fluent in English; additional languages (particularly Mandarin or German) are a plus.
- Willingness to travel globally as needed to support team and supplier operations.