On - Senior Lead – Engineering Manager - Berlin

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Technology

In short

Our wholesale business is growing and expanding globally, and we’re looking for a (Senior) Engineering Manager to help scale On’s Go-To-Market & Wholesale operations. In this role, you’ll be based in our Berlin office, directly reporting to the Head of Engineering in the tech cluster, working closely with the product team and key stakeholders in Zurich to improve and grow our systems using the latest technology.

Your mission

– Drive Product Execution: You’ll oversee the technical strategy and execution of multiple Go-To-Market projects, ensuring they align with our product vision and significantly impact our organisational sales enablement. This involves navigating ambiguity and taking ownership in areas with many unknowns and open questions, guiding your team through complex problem spaces.
– Team Leadership & Development: You’ll lead, mentor, and empower 2 cross-functional teams of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. You’ll work to streamline team workflows and boost overall productivity, ensuring features are delivered efficiently and on time.
– Cross-Functional Collaboration: You’ll partner closely with product, design, and sibling product engineering teams daily to ensure seamless feature delivery and to strategically conduct experiments that align with the broader product roadmap.
– Technical Guidance & Standards: You’ll collaborate with the head of engineering and principle engineer within the related tech cluster to establish and advocate for best practices in system design, scalability, and code quality, consistently raising the bar across the organisation.

Your story

– You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
– You have solid experience in software development, demonstrating a broad technical expertise spanning web, mobile, and system architecture.
– You bring proven experience as an Engineering Manager, including building and scaling engineering teams from the ground up, driving significant technical initiatives, and demonstrating strong business acumen.
– You possess strong problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical and product challenges, are a genuine team player, and communicate exceptionally well in English.
– You are confident working with a modern tech stack, including proficiency in at least one Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language or TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Kafka Stream.
– You have hands-on experience in defining sourcing strategies to attract top-tier engineering talent and are committed to continuously raising the bar within your team through effective mentorship and professional development.
– Experience working with external partners and technology vendors is a plus.

Attributes of a successful candidate:
– Pragmatic Problem Solver: You excel at tackling complex challenges with practical, efficient solutions, always prioritising simplicity and avoiding unnecessary system complexity.
– Collaborative Influencer: A true leader rather than a manager, you’re adept at guiding team decisions and fostering consensus through professional and constructive influence.
– Committed to Growth and Feedback: You’re comfortable providing candid feedback to both peers and leadership, and equally eager to integrate feedback from others to continuously elevate your own expertise.

Meet the team

As a leading running brand, On’s technology division operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and plays a critical role in driving our business success. In this role, you will be part of the Wholesale & GTM cluster, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to enhance our Merchandise processes and optimise the wholesale sales purchase journey.