Job Description

Location

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Zurich


Operations

In short

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We are seeking a Senior Lead Project Manager with extensive IT knowledge and a proven ability to strategically lead highly complex, large-scale cross-functional projects that drive business transformation across Operations and Supply Chain, from initiation through global deployment. Based in our Zurich office, you will be a critical driver within our dynamic Operations PPM & PMO, partnering closely with Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure exceptional project execution and significant business impact. This role demands deep expertise in Agile Project Management, particularly within the context of complex systems implementation, organizational change, and process re-engineering in an operational and supply chain context.

Your Mission

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Strategically manage highly complex, enterprise-wide cross-functional projects that drive significant business transformation across Operations and Supply Chain, guiding them through all phases from strategic initiation and detailed discovery to execution, successful deployment, and global roll-out. Serve as the lead Project Manager for critical, high-impact system transformation and process optimization initiatives specifically within Operations and Supply Chain, often involving multiple interdependencies and significant organizational change. Actively contribute to our Operational Excellence targets and future company growth objectives, identifying and facilitating solutions that yield measurable improvements and competitive advantages for operational efficiency. Champion organizational scalability through streamlined system and process landscapes that address current challenges and anticipate future needs within Operations and Supply Chain. Provide expert guidance and mentorship on advanced agile project management methodologies and best practices, influencing project approaches across the organization.

Your story

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Demonstrated passion and 8+ years of progressive, hands-on project management experience, with a significant focus on leading large-scale, complex enterprise-level cross-functional transformation projects, especially within Operations and/or Supply Chain. Mastery of advanced Project Management tools and methodologies, with a track record of tailoring approaches to diverse project needs and organizational contexts. Exceptional ability to assume ultimate ownership of multiple, highly complex projects simultaneously, navigating dynamic environments, managing competing priorities, and adapting methodologies to ensure successful outcomes. Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities, capable of dissecting multifaceted challenges and developing innovative, long-term solutions for operational and supply chain excellence. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with extensive experience influencing and presenting to executive leadership, and navigating complex organizational dynamics. Business proficiency in English is required.

About the Team

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Join our forward-thinking Operations PPM & PMO Team, dedicated to challenging and enhancing our existing processes to facilitate future growth and efficiency, all while prioritizing customer-centricity. Collaborating with global functions and regions, we are committed to achieving Operational Excellence through innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging the latest technologies.

Most lived Spirit in our team

Explorer

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Explorer

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We're constantly experimenting with new ways to deliver (literally), challenging operational norms to see how we can do it better. Who wants to be normal, anyway?

Zurich

Just by the banks of the Limmat you'll find our largest global hub in Zurich West - On Labs - where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.


Forrlibuckstrasse 190,

8005

Switzerland



Patrick
HEAD OF LOGISTICS FOR EMEA
First: make it work. Then: make it beautiful. We're huge believers in the process of trial and error and we never over-engineer. If we fail, we fail fast and make quick decisions to move ahead.

What we offer

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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.

What to expect

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We want to set everyone up for success, so here's the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street - bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.



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.



Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine - it creates that 'Wow' moment.

Step One

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It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.



We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.