Manager - Partner Program Integration

As a member of the DPC Partner Program team at adidas, your primary responsibility will be to drive the expansion of the Partner Program in Emerging Markets. You will be accountable for the successful integration of partners and the launch of digital accounts. Working closely with the Global Digital Partner Commerce organization, you will lead the implementation of digital sales acceleration strategies and initiatives to ensure relevance within the Market. Your role will also require you to demonstrate strong project management skills and motivate adidas tech teams to manage platform integrations efficiently to meet business go-live timelines. Your key responsibilities will include enabling Partner Program integration rollout by ensuring timely integration of DPC partners and avoiding cost overruns due to delays. You will collaborate with various teams such as Platforms, local DPC, Finance, and SCM to ensure integration readiness and zero delays. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining digital competency within the Market DPC and overseeing the management of the partner program for the local organization. To excel in this role, you should possess a Growth and Digital mindset along with broad functional knowledge of managing partner integrations. Your negotiation skills and ability to influence partners to accept adidas requirements will be crucial. Strong networking and influencing skills are essential to effectively manage interdependencies and projects in the matrix structure. Experience across global markets and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with timely communication are also key qualifications required for this role. You will be expected to maintain key relationships with the Global DPC team, Market WHS lead, Market DTC (Ecom) team, Market SCM Team, and Market Finance Team. Developing strong relationships with these stakeholders will be crucial for the smooth execution of partner integration activities. In terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities, you should have excellent project management skills to lead diverse teams and multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communication skills are essential for presenting complex topics to senior stakeholders and gaining buy-in for proposed actions. An innovative mindset, experience in agile execution methods, and a proven track record in team management are highly desirable attributes for this role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a university degree in Tech/Business or equivalent field and have at least 5 years of professional experience, with a focus on E-Commerce. Experience in the sportswear industry and knowledge of the global E-Commerce landscape will be advantageous. Additionally, experience in managing projects for new technology implementation in a complex environment will be beneficial for this role. adidas is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and individual expression in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination towards any applicants or employees. Join us in driving the success of the DPC Partner Program and making a positive impact in the world of digital commerce.,