Director, Head Office & Strategy

Director BU Strategy & Head Office – Originals, Basketball & Partnerships
Area Global Brand - adidas Department BU Originals, Basketball & PartnershipsDirect Reporting Line Sr. Director BU Head Office – Originals, Basketball & PartnershipsLocation Los AngelesNumber of Personnel Managed 2
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Create, drive and implement a strategic framework for BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships based on the brand strategy framework.Steer agenda and day to day business in the respective business area and manage major, strategic projects for BU/function, ensuring the efficient and high performance operational implementation of the function’s projects.Ensure smooth operations and product creation process across the assigned area.
Key Responsibilities
Create, drive and implement a strategic framework for BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships in close alignment with BU/functional directionCo-develop strategy with BU leadership in close alignment with given brand directionsAct as facilitator between BU and functions within Brand and BU, ensuring BU insights and requirements are considered in functional strategies (and vice versa)Champion and support the fulfilment of strategies
Provide guidance to BU where needed in implementationMonitor and influence priority implementation after conceptualization for assigned area of responsibilityPrepare BU leadership for relevant brand milestones and other internal and external meetings as requiredSteer, prepare & drive milestones and product creation process for assigned area of responsibilityManage strategic & daily agenda of assigned areaManage overall workload and maintain priority overview for assigned area
Key Relationships
Depending on scope / type of activity, but in general:Senior Leadership Team Originals, Basketball & PartnershipsGlobal brand functions (Strategy, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications)Product & Design teamsHypeFinance
Global SalesMarket teamsHuman Resources
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesResolute and excellent problem solverStrong project management skillsFluent in EnglishStrong market and industry awarenessGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to influence stakeholders across all levels Drive to succeed and deliver against expectationsAbility to manage, develop and motivate internal and external project teams and team membersStrong presentation skills Strong conceptual understanding of brand/sub-brand/label building Ability to operate in dynamic / VUCA environmentGrowth mindset
Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications
University degree in business/marketing/engineering (Master or MBA preferred)Proven experience in cross-functional, cross-cultural and collaborative working (international matrix organization)Experience in marketing, communications, strategy consulting, comparable inhouse function (also business development)Functional 8+ years of relevant work experience Proven track record across various functions, divisions or sub-labels (3+) respectivelyDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $139,900 to $209,900. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.