Senior Manager Head Office in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Senior Manager Head Office (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

Purpose:

Workplaces is responsible for the active management of the Global Real Estate Portfolio including leases and transactions of all the properties, all design, construction and operations for offices, showrooms and DC’s for adidas.

Provide coordinative and operational support for global key initiatives for Workplaces. Support the development and execution of the strategic topics with a specific focus on managing major internal projects. Ensure we create and operate our workplaces in a way, that the best work environment for our employees is provided over the entire real estate lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan the upcoming Workplaces annual calendar, in consideration of the schedules of Global HR and to ensure that all initiatives to achieve the Workplaces strategy and operations are planned into the calendar and ensure consistency in implementation.
Support the VP Workplaces in translating strategy into Workplaces tactical actions and communication towards the target audience by establishing and maintaining a transparent connection with e.g., Workplaces SLT, HR Global Functions, HR Strategy and regional leadership and supporting the implementation plans for the Functions.
Act as contact point for the HR Strategy and the Global HR PMO team and disseminate information to and collate input from the Workplaces in a timely manner.
Lead and/or support day-to-day project management as required, e.g., design project plans, maintain work plans, create, and implement status update documents and ensure visibility of project progress, flag risks and support their mitigation.
Drive data collection & data quality in compliance with global standards.
Developing business cases for investment or expense and create transparency and KPI tracking for the region in global alignment.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with senior business leaders and stakeholders.

Key Relationships:

Workplaces Teams
Digital Workplace, IT and Cloud/Connectivity teams
Global Operations / Sustainability
HR Functions, e.g. HR Strategy, Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Group Finance
Brand Functions, e.g. Consumer Insights, Brand Design
Corporate Communications
Non-Trade Procurement
Retail Real Estate

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Living the adidas values
Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
Strategic mindset and ability to translate ideas into action
Strong ability to drive cost analysis / annual budget diligence
Strong ability to work in both a creative and structured/analytical capacity
Proven track record for implementing complex and cross functional projects
Thorough understanding of the complexity, interactions and dynamics within a large, international company
Very strong communication expertise, both written and verbal; ability to communicate and influence at the executive-level
Business fluency in English (written and spoken); German skills are a plus

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, HR or equivalent experience

Minimum of 7-8 years progressive work experience in fast-moving consumer goods industry and/or consulting background

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE AR