Manager Digital Transformation Global Logistics, Digital Process Management & Solutions

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:   At Global Logistics, we oversee the transportation of goods from their country of origin to market distribution centres, utilizing a global network of logistics partners and service providers tailored to various product, market, and customer needs.   Digital Transformation is a key focus area at adidas and a fundamental element of our Global Logistics vision. Our goals are to:

Transform Global Logistics and inbound operations into a world-class, digital-first organization, maximizing value through data and digital technologies. Enable real-time visibility of our logistics supply chain with service providers, fostering an agile, transparent, and traceable supply chain via state-of-the-art digital platforms and processes.

As a Manager , you will support the design, development, and delivery of digital opportunities, collaborating with SCM, Markets, LSPs, Product teams, and data sources.   Key Objectives include:

Develop Programs : Assist in implementing digital transformation programs to deliver efficient, high-quality, user-centered products and services. Digital Transformation Roadmap : Support the execution and monitoring of the digital transformation projects in alignment with organizational values and priorities. Change Management : Contribute to the digitization of the organization by implementing the latest technological advances. Foster Innovation : Explore digital innovation and best practices, benefiting stakeholders and sharing insights. Prioritization Approach : Help develop a roadmap for innovation based on digitization needs, translating business needs into technical specifications. Project Management : Assist in leading and reporting on digital transformation projects across global logistics and cross-functional teams. Dependency Management : Identify, track, and manage dependencies between projects and systems to ensure seamless execution and risk mitigation. AI Delivery Lead: Own the end-to-end delivery of AI agent or bot projects from pilot to production, ensuring they solve real business problems, meet security/compliance standards, and achieve clear adoption and accuracy targets.

Leadership & People Management

Provide support and direction to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Develop and mentor team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge. Set clear goals and conduct regular performance reviews.

Project Management

•      Identify and co-plan opportunities with leadership (simplification, digitization, automation). •      Assist in leading global, cross-functional projects end-to-end, applying PM methodology and effective communication. •      Understand project scope, establish business cases, and design project plans. •      Execute project plans by coordinating resources and managing financials. •      Monitor project variables and implement corrective actions as needed. •      Finalize and hand over projects, ensuring all documents are approved and stored appropriately.

Continuous Improvement

•      Collect inputs from stakeholders on improvement areas. •      Develop a continuous improvement pipeline, aligning with SLT and team members on delivery timelines. •      Provide inputs to the Demand Planning funnel by assessing required budget and resources. •      Review completed projects to capture lessons learned and improve future performance.

Dependency Management

•      Identify project dependencies and their impacts, raising issues and co-creating solutions with sponsors. •      Develop contingency plans to manage risks associated with dependencies. •      Resolve conflicts and escalations by proposing solutions to project sponsors.

Change Management

•      Involve key stakeholders early to gather input,