Senior Lead - Project Manager, Operations PPM & PMO

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

On in Zurich seeks a Senior Lead Project Manager to strategically steer highly complex, cross-functional programs across Operations and Supply Chain, from initiation to global deployment. You will partner with Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure top-tier execution and meaningful business impact.

You will mentor teams on advanced agile practices, own multiple initiatives concurrently, and drive organizational change to improve efficiency and outcomes across the value

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive, hands-on project management experience, with focus on large-scale cross-functional transformation within Operations and/or Supply Chain.
• Mastery of advanced Project Management tools and methodologies, with ability to tailor approaches to diverse project needs.
• Ability to own multiple, complex projects simultaneously in dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities for operational and supply chain excellence.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills across complex organizational dynamics.
• Business proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage highly complex, cross-functional projects driving transformation across Operations and Supply Chain from initiation to deployment and global roll-out.
• Lead critical system transformation and process optimization initiatives within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence targets and growth objectives with measurable improvements.
• Champion scalable system and process landscapes addressing current and future needs in Operations and Supply Chain.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on agile project management methodologies across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Lead Project Manager 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 requires strong strategic leadership coupled with a solid awareness and understanding of how IT systems and technologies support complex project execution, organizational change, and process re-engineering.

Your Mission

• Strategically manage highly complex, 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

• Demonstrated passion and 8+ years of progressive, hands‑on project management experience, with a significant focus on leading large-scale, complex 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, 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 navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Business proficiency in English is required.

Meet Your Team

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.

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.