Manager Development Footwear jobs at Adidas in Pakistan, Lahore

Skills you’ll need:

Our jobs are very competitive and we’re lucky enough to be able to invite the best candidates in the industry to interview, please read below and apply only if you bring the following:

• A passion for Sport and an excellent attitude, work ethic and desire to collaborate with others
• A natural desire to innovate, own business processes and drive continuous improvement
• A keen eye for detail who prides themselves on timely and accurate information
• Strong financial acumen
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and Power BI

To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As second line of defence, partner with Management to identify risk-based opportunities to improve business processes by balancing risk and control. Primary objectives: • Design and perform continuous monitoring (including risk monitoring and controls testing) to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of risk management and controls. • Draw on process expertise and act on risk. • Develop and implement management resolutions that address root causes. • Shorten the time to management action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform continuous monitoring to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of risk management and controls.
• Actively provide risk-based vs control advice and/or solutions on new initiatives, transitions, and/or process changes.
• Continuous review of the ICS framework to ensure relevance to GBS operating model, GBS operations and balancing the risk/cost and benefits.
• Timely coordination/execution of the ICS testing (control reviews) including mandatory documentation in Teammate+ and heading remediation of all identified control deficiencies in collaboration with local Senior Management
• Drive Global Policy Manual (GPM) awareness and ensure GPM relevance to GBS operations.
• Follow up on ICS exceptions and/or CIA recommendations and ensure timely closure of actions/ issues.
• Act as the SPOC for internal and external audits.

Process/System Review
• Plan and conduct end-to-end process reviews/audit to identify risk / internal control issues/improvement. Ensure that proposed internal control(s) are embedded i.e. effective and efficient.

Data Analytics
• Assess, develop and build a data analytics framework to identify potential risks and anomalies as part of continuous monitoring. This includes but not limited to, identifying relevant data points to monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Independently manage and/or conduct data analytics to provide risk-based insights to stakeholders.
Key Relationships:

• GBS: Senior Leadership Team, GPOs, Delivery Excellence, Transition Management teams
• Market Internal controls teams and Finance Director.
• Group functions such as Global Internal controls, Group Policies & Accounting Principles, Group Risk & Compliance Management, etc.
• Internal and external auditors

• Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and convey recommendations to address risks.
• Ability to understand and navigate within complex organization structures, diverse cultures, and system landscape.
• Strong data mindset and analytical capabilities with the ability to manage large volumes of data/information from various sources and connect the dots to derive meaningful observations.
• Knowledge in the use of SAP FI and advanced user of MS Office suite of products including Power BI.
• Experience working with SQL, Python, Databricks, CoPilot, Power Automate and Knime preferred.

• University degree or above
• CIA or CPA qualification is a plus.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Minimum 8+ years of audit experience with an international audit firm and/or internal audit/internal control experience with a multinational company
• Profound knowledge of best practices in internal control/internal audit and policy & procedures
• Previous experience in Retail industry or shared services a plus

Employee Relations

• Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with adidas policies and legal compliance.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Director to analyze trends and guide corrective action strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on labor and employment issues, fostering a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Manage sensitive cases including EEOC, DOL, ADA accommodations, and unemployment issues.

Talent Development & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Retail Back Office leaders to drive performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
• Monitor organizational health and identify trends to inform strategic HR initiatives.
• Support staffing plans and internal talent pipelines to meet growth demands.
• Partner with Talent teams to build diverse, high-performing talent pools.
• Create and deliver training programs to enhance leadership capabilities and promote self-sufficiency.

HR Strategy & Administration

• Lead cross-functional HR projects and initiatives that support business goals.
• Act as a consultative partner to retail leaders, ensuring HR programs are understood and effectively implemented.
• Support organizational design and change management efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between business needs and HR systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Provide meeting support including content development and facilitation at regional and district levels.

Culture & Engagement

• Partner with HR Director to drive cultural transformation and change management initiatives.
• Promote a culture of recognition, fairness, and respect across all levels of the organization.
• Assist in developing communication strategies that reinforce company values and mission.

Key Relationships

• Retail HR Team
• Retail Back Office & Store Leadership
• Loss Prevention
• Talent Acquisition & Talent Partnering
• Compensation & Benefits
• Legal, Controlling, and Global HR Teams
• Local and Regional HR Managers & Specialists

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, developing, and inspiring a team of HR professionals to deliver high-impact results.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of retail sales drivers, financial metrics, and operational priorities.
• Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and performance management, with the ability to coach through complex and sensitive issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and develop strategic HR solutions.
• Ability to evaluate organizational effectiveness and recommend HR strategies that drive performance and engagement.
• Comfortable managing high workloads and competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, make difficult people decisions, and support cultural transformation initiatives.
• Adept at working independently while collaborating effectively within a global, cross-functional HR team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP HR and database systems is a plus.
• Ability to connect with and support a diverse range of individuals and personalities across regions and functions.
• Strong planning and execution skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a large, matrixed, and multinational organization.
• Prior experience in retail or a relevant consumer-facing industry strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR practices across employee relations, talent development, organizational design, and workforce planning.

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• 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, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.​
• This role is 100% remote from your home office. The working location of this position is New York, NY.​
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

General Purpose

As an Assistant SEO Manager, you are responsible for executing and implementing effective SEO initiatives to drive organic traffic growth. This role requires a passion for SEO and a proven track record in operational execution of SEO, delivering tangible results through successful collaboration and implementation. As part of a core SEO team, you will contribute to impacting and supporting best-in-class SEO strategies. You will work with internal and external partners to grow organic traffic and present the impact of your projects to wider stakeholders.

SEO

• Work with internal teams and external partners to develop and action on digital strategies that drive organic traffic growth.
• Secure high-quality backlinks through effective outreach and collaboration with partners.
• Manage stakeholders and seek buy-in for the off-site strategy.
• Facilitate, implement, and manage diverse, high-volume link acquisition campaigns with marketing teams.
• Proactively research, prospect, and qualify new opportunities for link acquisition.
• Systematically analyze the off-site strategies of key competitors, documenting successful link acquisition methods, content assets, and authority gaps to inform and refine operational tactics.
• Create framework documentation and resources to guide and inform stakeholders in best practices.

Performance & Optimization

• Proactively identify bottlenecks and areas for efficiency improvement within the link acquisition framework. Propose and test new tools, processes, or automation to increase yield.
• Conduct outreach asset optimization testing and learning to increase placement rates and adoption efficiency.

Analysis & Reporting

• Routinely collate, prepare, and present detailed reports on off-site performance metrics.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data pulled from SEO tools and internal tracking platforms, maintaining a reliable source of truth.
• Using search data to create insights that guide decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary operational point of contact between the Global SEO team and other teams to strategically align schedules with link acquisition efforts and maximize asset visibility.
• Drive organic growth by executing off-site SEO strategies in alignment with PR teams.
• Collaborate with and advise relevant teams on opportunities based on data and research, identifying high-quality and high-value links in the industry.
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions with teams and cross-functional peers, educating them on best practices in off-site SEO and domain authority growth.

Key Relationships

• Regional/Local Marketing Teams
• Analytics
• Business Units
• PR & Communications
• Product Teams
• IT & Development Teams
• Digital Visual Merchandising

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in SEO or digital marketing, ideally within a global brand or digital agency.
• Experience in digital marketing and eCommerce.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

The Manager Digital Marketing is responsible for indicating the overall digital strategy of the BU in connection with brand management function and delivering innovative and leading execution in digital media.

• Lead the overall digital strategy within the business unit, including which tools, activities and execution will deliver the best return.
• Monitor that the strategy and initiatives are flawlessly executed.
• Coordinate agencies on the creation and development of digital campaigns and initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional departments to ensure flawless execution and seamless connection plans: eComm, IT, Media, PR, Customer Service, CRM, Retail, etc.
• Research and coordinate external resources and partners to service the global strategy.
• Process and suggest priorities in order to get the best return from the allocated budget.
• Involve digital analytics to monitor success of digital campaigns and shape future strategies.
• Coordinate and distribute documentation of project information with internal and external groups.
• Utilize internal resources (digital analytics and research) to deliver consumer insights which inform the business unit global strategy.

• Brand adidas: other BUs
• adidas Ecomm
• adidas Local Markets
• adidas Finance / Controlling
• adidas Procurement
• Creative Agencies
• External partners and key accounts

• Good interpersonal/communication skills and level of strategic thinking.
• Experience in marketing digital campaign development and execution.
• Deep understanding of an ever-changing marketing landscape and experience in project management.
• Experience with digital production process and technical nature of developing digital marketing initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate and manage platforms and tools used by multiple functions as well as ability to manage and / or collaborate with internal and external cross-functional groups: product marketing, communications, social, digital.

• Working knowledge of:
  • Office software,
  • Development languages (including but not limited to: HTML, DHTML, Flash, Javascript, XML, asp, java, CSS),
  • Analytics systems,
  • Standard CMS platforms
  • Digital channels (social, owned and emerging technologies).

• Understanding of and passion for the sports and fashion/entertainment industry.
• Good presentation and organizational skills.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Retail, Digital or a related field. Master Degree / MBA a plus.
• 4+ years’ industry and / or relevant work experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills.

What you’ll do

• Own forecasting and P&Ls, making sure sales, margin, and spend are on point.
• Run S&OP sessions and turn insights into clear actions.
• Build smart models and dashboards (think Power BI) that give teams clarity and speed.
• Keep the balance sheet tight — provisions, accruals, trade investments.
• Partner with leaders across the business to shape decisions with data.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years in FP&A or finance business partnering
• Strong modelling + forecasting skills (Excel, Power BI a plus)
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders
• Leadership experience — you grow and inspire teams
• Ability to tell a clear story with data

We offer a performance related bonus, 30 days holiday,flexible bank holidays (swap up to 3 bank holidays per year for other days of leave), private health insurance &, generous employee discount, public gym & pool facilities.

To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.