Senior Lead - Engineering Manager (Maternity Cover - 6 months)

Location: Berlin

Technology

In short
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Are you an experienced technical leader passionate about product data, distributed systems, and building high\-performing, geographically split engineering teams? Join the Operations Technology team and lead a diverse group of Backend Engineers across all experience levels in Berlin and London. Operations Technology is the core engine behind On’s supply chain infrastructure. You will be instrumental in transforming On’s supply chain technology into a strategic competitive advantage by guiding the team's execution and technical strategy. This role requires a unique balance of people leadership, technical direction, and deep stakeholder partnership to architect and amplify the systems that enable On to create efficient, sustainable, and cutting\-edge innovation.

Your Mission
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Drive the team's roadmap execution, ensuring the work directly fulfills the requirements, by closely collaborating with the PM around the projects, progress, blockers, and risks. Coach, mentor, and manage a diverse team, providing continuous feedback for high performance and growth. Protect the team from unnecessary distractions, allowing engineers to focus on high\-impact work. Create an environment for the engineers to make technical decisions by themselves by providing them the context and access to decision making tools. Raise the bar in hiring and grow a diverse team by collaborating with the recruiting, talent team, business partners and other engineering leaders

Your story
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3\+ years of experience leading, coaching, and managing split or distributed engineering teams. Strong background in backend development and modern data architecture (event\-driven systems, microservices, GraphQL) to effectively guide technical strategy. Exceptional communicator, adept at providing constructive feedback and translating technical strategy to non\-technical executives. Ability to see the long\-term product data landscape and balance strategic initiatives with tactical priorities. Committed to fostering a safe, collaborative environment where engineers own projects and embrace continuous learning. Hands\-on experience with TypeScript/Node.js, Kafka, and GraphQL in a high\-volume production environment. A background in retail, or fast\-moving consumer goods (FMCG) technology. Experience or strong interest in incorporating AI systems into the software development lifecycle.

About the Team
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At On, we're all about pushing boundaries \- whether in sports, technology, or work culture. You'll be leading a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a drive to make an impact. You will strategically position the entire company for future innovation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your team and the core systems that underpin our global growth. If you’re ready to lead a diverse, motivated team and turn supply chain technology into a major competitive advantage, we’d love to hear from you!

Berlin

In a former 19th Century postal building by Berlin’s river Spree, you’ll find our future\-focused, creative hub.

Köpenicker Str. 122,

10179

Germany

Location
What we offer
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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.

Build the better you
What to expect
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We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two\-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day\-to\-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• ### Step One

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• ### Step Two

Interview with a recruiter

What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• ### Step Three

Interview with a hiring manager

Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side\-by\-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• ### Step Four

The Case Study

What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• ### Step Five

The Experience Day

Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day\-to\-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates \- the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• ### Step Six

The Result

Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

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