Senior Lead - Development Manager, Special Projects

Position Overview

Join a dynamic and strategic team dedicated to shaping the future of global real estate and development initiatives from our headquarters in Zurich. This senior role is essential for the execution and elevation of complex, high-stakes projects within our Real Estate portfolio, requiring a strong leader who thrives under pressure and ambiguity.

Your Mission

• Strategic Vision: Execute Special Projects that pioneer new territory and enhance the brand’s capabilities and built environment portfolio.
• Global Collaboration: Foster collaboration and partnerships by actively listening and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve unified outcomes.
• Project Management: Utilize construction management expertise to ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with On’s premium design aesthetic.
• Best Practices Development: Transform successful projects into repeatable models for regional implementation.
• Innovation & Competitive Advantage: Propose comprehensive action plans that embrace calculated risks while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Cultural Impact: Contribute to shaping the On community and enhancing the company's environment and culture.

Your Story

• Project Experience: Over 10 years in architecture and construction, with a track record in managing complex projects, from design development through construction administration.
• Elevated Decision-Making: Proven ability to make high-stakes decisions with significant brand-wide implications.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, adept at managing diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic Global Partnerships: Experience in nurturing strategic partnerships and providing mentorship to cross-functional teams.
• Novel Problem-Solving: Skillful in identifying systemic challenges and delivering scalable solutions.
• Calculated Risk Management: Ability to analyze options and manage calculated risks to spur innovation.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Comfortable leading high-profile projects that demand exploration of new approaches.
• Design & Organizational Skills:Strong design appreciation with the capacity to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, with additional language skills seen as advantageous.
• Travel: Open to global travel as required.

What We Offer

Experience a culture centered around growth and progress. We provide an environment designed to support personal development, encouraging activity, learning, and innovation. Our approach combines a team-oriented atmosphere with an emphasis on personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, guiding each individual to work with purpose.

We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, free from discrimination, where all individuals can thrive.