Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Develop, support and manage key strategic initiatives/projects/programs, from planning to execution, across the NAM organization Translating high-level, long-term corporate strategy into concrete activities, milestones and goals Driving and guiding initiative owners in planning, execution and tracking the modules and initiatives – while providing deep-dive support on select initiatives with value-added analysis Initiating regular communication and working sessions with the management team on initiative progress, issues, decisions and recommended future actions Developing, sharing & implementing best practices across the organization Key Responsibilities: Planning Develop and execute a systematic approach to support senior management in identifying the right strategic priorities to focus on Coordinate and manage initiative development, planning and prioritization across functions Drive and guide initiative business owners in setting objectives, developing detailed plans and KPIs
Management Alignment with director to ensure projects are focused on the right strategic initiatives and priorities Engage with business owners and management to determine role and contribution for each initiative Coordinate and drive regular progress updates while ensuring consistent planning and execution from function to function
Financial Drive budget management, business case modelling, cost/return estimations, analytics (as required)
Systems and Processes Closely track project life cycle and organize regular updates with management on initiative progress During planning and execution, provide value-added analytical support to enable fact-based decisions Coordinate with Human Resources on initiative KPI's and performance evaluation Creates and maintains tools to support Strategy Execution governance processes People Management Develop and lead the project/program team leveraging adidas values to fulfil its mission and targets Provide objective perspective on progress, priorities and directions while managing expectations Provide feedback to initiative business owners/team to ensure high quality, timely execution Actively manage a network across the organization to ensure the project remains highly relevant to the business and its priorities Key Relationships: Internal Global project leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts Senior management, functional leaders, stakeholders and subject matter experts External Service providers / vendors Accounts Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven ability to define, plan, structure and lead a project (scope, schedule, budget, resources) High emotional quotient and stakeholder management aptitude Ability to summarize complex topics in simple terms and adapt to diverse audiences Ability to understand the strategic objectives of a market and tie project objectives and KPIs into the financial/strategic goals to track project success Strong team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally to achieve goals and objectives Self-starter with ownership attitude who thrives under tight deadlines Communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) Ability to lead and facilitate discussions in small and large groups Ability to manage and participate in complex global and regional projects as assigned. Ability to understand and use data to make decisions and influence outcomes. Extensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies Proficiency in MS Office & basic financial and modelling knowledge Excellent logical thinking and analytical skills Proficiency in SmartSheet required Willingness to learn – to build business acumen and develop general management competency Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Proven project management experience Minimum of 3-5 years of general business experience Experience working in/with a leading consumer brand Experience in working closely with senior managers and leaders across functions Experience in management consulting preferred MBA or other business-related qualification
