Summary
As a Product GTM Calendar and Planning Lead, you will be a strategic force driving the development and execution of end-to-end product creation calendars. In this role, you will orchestrate key timelines and interdependent workflows across various cross-functional teams. With a strong emphasis on optimizing speed-to-market and process efficiency, you will lead the planning and implementation of innovative creation strategies, specifically focusing on short-lead-time product initiatives for the footwear division. Your expertise in planning tools, particularly Smartsheet, will be crucial in promoting operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle—from ideation to retail delivery.
Your Mission
- Lead the definition, structuring, and ongoing management of comprehensive product creation calendars, ensuring alignment from the initial concept to commercialization for the footwear division.
- Participate in key milestone meetings with executive leadership, providing clarity on decisions, timely escalations, and alignment on subsequent steps.
- Foster strong collaboration with various cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Development, Materials, and Sourcing, to ensure alignment and maintain calendar accuracy.
- Provide clear, actionable reporting and progress documentation to stakeholders, enhancing visibility and accountability across teams.
- Partner with the broader Operational Excellence team on initiatives aimed at enhancing product-specific and short lead time planning processes, accelerating the time-to-market for new product briefs.
Your Story
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Science, or a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a closely related discipline that bridges business and technical expertise.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Project Management, Program Management, or Critical Path Planning, with a strong preference for experience in the footwear industry.
- Demonstrated success as a strategic leader in the end-to-end development and execution of product creation calendars, adept at managing critical timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional workflows from ideation to retail launch.
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects with high visibility at the leadership and executive levels, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making.
- Exhibited business acumen and strategic planning capabilities, able to connect operational details to larger business objectives and commercial success.
- Expert-level proficiency in Smartsheet, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Google Sheets and Slides. A strong preference is given to candidates experienced in dashboard creation, workflow automation, and cross-functional planning tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a talent for driving alignment across global, cross-functional teams—even in fast-paced, ambiguous, or evolving environments.
- A proactive and accountable approach to project management, consistently demonstrating problem-solving capabilities, operational execution, and delivering measurable results under tight deadlines.
Meet the Team
The Operational Excellence team empowers people and enhances productivity through meaningful collaboration and a positive mindset. We strive to rethink the status quo and grow together. Our goal is to ensure the correct flow of information across internal and external teams while streamlining operations by managing calendars, building SOPs, and synthesizing data across various channels. The team aspires to achieve operational excellence with a global mindset as part of On’s Product Organization, which operates across multiple locations worldwide.
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