Head of Tech Strategic Initiatives

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In short
At On, technology is more than code — it’s a force multiplier for our ambition to ignite the human spirit through movement. As we scale globally, we need a seasoned leader to drive the successful delivery of our most critical technology-led initiatives — from AI enablement and supply chain transformation to enterprise systems acceleration.

In short
At On, technology is more than code — it’s a force multiplier for our ambition to ignite the human spirit through movement. As we scale globally, we need a seasoned leader to drive the successful delivery of our most critical technology-led initiatives — from AI enablement and supply chain transformation to enterprise systems acceleration.
As Head of Tech Strategic Initiatives, you’ll build and lead a high-performing PMO function, ensuring On’s strategic tech initiatives are delivered with clarity, pace, and precision. You’ll operate across functions, time zones, and disciplines — making sure our bold ideas become reality.
Your mission

• Run the PMO for Technology: Own and lead the Technology Project Management Office, setting the rhythm, tools, and governance to deliver complex, cross-functional programmes globally
• Deliver Strategic Tech Programmes: Take ownership of major transformation initiatives such as AI acceleration, enterprise planning systems, data modernisation, and global technology enablement. Define roadmaps, lead planning, and ensure execution stays on track
• Build and Coach the programme management Team: Hire, develop, and lead a team of technical programme managers who can operate across functions and disciplines. Provide coaching and structure without creating overhead
• Governance & Executive Reporting: Establish strong governance practices and deliver clear, actionable reporting to the CTO, tech leadership, and executive board. Translate programme complexity into clarity and insight
• Accelerate Decision-Making: Provide the connective tissue between business strategy and technical delivery. Remove blockers, surface trade-offs, and help leaders make faster, better decisions
• Champion Ways of Working: Be a driver of continuous improvement in how we plan, execute, and collaborate across technology. Bring a pragmatic view of agile, hybrid, or waterfall practices based on the initiative at hand
• Orchestrate Stakeholders: Partner with senior leaders across Commercial, Digital, Operations, and Corporate Functions to align dependencies, prioritisation, and sequencing
• Structure for Scale: Help shape the evolving structure of On’s global tech organisation. Design how work gets done across regions and teams as we scale

Your story

• 7+ years leading large, complex technology programmes in fast-paced, global organisations
• Track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, systems, and locations — ideally including at least one of: AI enablement, ERP transformation, supply chain digitisation, or data platform modernisation
• Experience running a PMO or programme delivery function — with the confidence to build from the ground up or refine what’s already there
• Highly structured with the ability to bring calm to ambiguity and urgency to inertia
• Strong communicator who can translate complex programmes into compelling updates for executives and practitioners alike
• Global mindset and emotional intelligence: you lead with empathy, listen well, and can align diverse perspectives into shared goals
• Comfortable switching between the boardroom and the war room — from presenting to execs to unblocking dependencies with a delivery team
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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