Senior Specialist - Data Management - Footwear Costing

In short

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Specialist to lead costing data management initiatives with strong project ownership and cross-functional leadership. This role requires deep expertise in data governance, system processes and the ability to drive projects that improve data quality, operational efficiency and costing accuracy. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, delivering scalable solutions and influencing stakeholders across the organization.

Your Mission

• Own and govern end-to-end costing and operational data across systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency and scalability
• Lead and manage data-related projects from initiation to completion, including planning, stakeholder alignment, execution, and delivery
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and success metrics, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, supply chain, costing, production) to drive project execution and ensure alignment
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and proactively implement mitigation plans
• Drive system enhancements and process improvement initiatives, including requirement gathering, testing (UAT) and rollout
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements across data workflows and reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards and contribute to the development of new policies where needed

Your story

• 6-8 years of experience in data management, analytics or related roles, preferably within footwear or manufacturing industries
• Proven experience leading end-to-end projects, with strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of costing processes, supply chain data, or product lifecycle management is preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex, matrix organizations
• Advanced proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar)
• Experience with ERP, PLM, or costing systems is a strong advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive results
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions
• Experience in process improvement, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

What to expect

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.

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.