Senior Lead - Product Insights & Analytics

Position Overview

As a pivotal member of the Operational Excellence team at On, you will be instrumental in enhancing R&D capabilities through the transformation of complex data into actionable insights. Leading a dedicated team, you will establish analytical strategies and manage key stakeholder relationships, all while supporting immediate operational KPIs and long-term AI initiatives. Your role will bridge the vital connection between data management and strategic decision-making, ensuring a meaningful impact throughout various creation milestones.

Your Mission

• Strategic Leadership: Cultivate and mentor a high-performing data team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Drive Strategic Insights: Collaborate with Product Leadership across multiple domains, including Innovation, Strategy, Design, Creation, and Sourcing to identify critical questions and inform strategic initiatives with data-driven insights.
• Shape Data-driven Decisions and Processes: Spearhead the "Right Data at the Right Time" initiative, optimizing data flow to deliver relevant information at crucial decision points.
• Uncover Growth Opportunities: Proactively scope and lead complex analytical projects from conception through implementation, aligning with strategic goals and providing actionable recommendations.
• Advance Emerging Technologies: Investigate and assess emerging technologies, especially in AI, to identify opportunities for On's R&D and product organization to gain efficiency and strategic advantage.
• Elevate Reporting & Analytics Groundwork: Develop and enhance data groundwork and reporting methods, moving from reactive data provision to proactive and insightful analysis that empowers stakeholders and fosters continuous improvement.

Your Story

• Advanced Education: Preferred Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven Leadership: Over 8 years of experience in data analytics and management, with a strong background in lead or supervisory roles.
• Technical Ecosystem: Proficient in Centric PLM, D365 (ERP), BigQuery, Looker, Python, and Excel to facilitate data analysis and product lifecycle workflows.
• Strategic Analysis: Possess a strong analytical mindset capable of interpreting complex datasets to uncover actionable trends and business insights.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in effective communication and engagement with senior leaders, influencing alignment on key initiatives.
• Project Execution: Highly organized, adept at prioritizing multiple tasks, and leading large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Empowerment: Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, manage cross-functional collaboration, and promote continuous improvement.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required, with fluency in additional languages considered a plus.

Your Team

You will join a dynamic and entrepreneurial Operational Excellence team, comprised of talented individuals committed to taking the product organization to new heights of effectiveness and performance across innovation, product strategy, design, development, and sourcing.