We are looking for a Global Head of Marketing Program Management to lead our Global Creative Studio’s program and project management teams. You will be the architect of our workflows, bridging the gap between creative ambition and excellence in delivery. This role leads a team of 20 people and is based in Zurich. Your mission is to ensure the global brand plan is meticulously applied and deployed across all channels with world-class quality and velocity. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from our major global campaigns to branding projects and e-commerce assets - focusing on seamless execution, timeline adherence, and global scalability.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing global team of Program Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in delivery.
• Studio Collaboration: Partner closely with Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to ensure the right talent is activated at the right time in the project lifecycle for maximum impact and efficiency.
• Global Campaign Delivery: Ensure the end-to-end execution of our major global campaigns across multiple channels, connecting and aligning requirements across different regions.
• Channel & Regional Integration: Partner directly with leaders across Digital, Retail, Social, PR, and Regional hubs to drive project execution and ensure a unified global rollout.
• Studio Project Management: Orchestrate all projects led by the Creative Studio, including branding initiatives, visual identity evolution, and e-commerce asset production.
• Global Delivery Engine: Implement standardized workflows and frameworks to streamline global execution and eliminate friction between departments.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee large-scale marketing budgets at a vertical level, focusing on craft excellence, but also optimization and financial discipline.

• Experience: 15+ years in Program Management or Marketing Operations within global brands or high-velocity creative environments.
• Execution Track Record: Proven experience delivering complex global campaigns and a wide variety of projects, including brand identity, digital projects, and evergreen assets.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of creative processes, production lifecycles, and marketing ecosystems.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to structure complex environments and implement enterprise-level project management methodologies.
• Agility: A professional who remains calm in ambiguity and can pivot instantly in a high-growth environment.
• Executive Presence: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate both creative and business requirements.

On’s Brand Studio is an award-winning internal studio aiming to challenge world-leading creative agencies. At our core, we tell compelling stories and bring experiences to life. We channel the energy and global nature of the brand into our daily work and you can help us continue our fantastic run of successes. If you’re bursting with original ideas and have the drive and experience to see them realized, this is the team for you.

Zürich

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.

• Step One

  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. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  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.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  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.