Project Lead jobs in United States, Colorado, Denver

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

Technical Project Manager - Sports Engineering - Communication Systems in Sport (ZECOM)

Key Responsibilities:

• As a creative contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Data Science, Engineering, Materials, Product Concept, and Product Development—to shape and develop innovative product experiences. Actively participate in exploration activities, convert ideas into actions, and help solve technical challenges to deliver the best possible outcomes for adidas consumers.
• Drive the development of the next generation sports innovations in cooperation with internal teams and external research partners. Be a consultant on topics intersecting sports science and engineering. Support the implementation of a proof-of-concept, demonstrator or prototype.
• Be part of the engineering process from concept to implementation and test phases and collaborate in agile, distributed and multi-disciplinary teams. Work in close relationship with project management, for alignment on key deliveries.
• Organize, coordinate and conduct testing activities: material, mechanical and functional testing. Build test stands, create test plans, run tests, track issues and document results according to the organizational standards. Support the interpretation of results with statistical methods and analytical skills. Manage project workstream tasks including test and error management.
• Provide scientific insights on relevant athlete and technology topics and be a consultant for development engineers. Gain a deep understanding in selected sport science applications and show responsibility to own and distribute knowledge
• Organize, coordinate and conduct the development and production of a proof-of-concept, demonstrator or prototype. Support the development of innovative methods to stock-fit and produce. Align production between development teams and external partners.
• Support and coordinate the development with partners like business units, external suppliers and universities. Support research projects to extend our sports knowledge. Ensure project artifacts are complete, comprehensive, adhering to standards and guidelines for project management and delivery. Prepare results for reporting and communication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Curiosity for science and technology with a passion for making insights in the field of sport
• Ability to understand scientific and complex information, and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences
• Innovation / entrepreneur / maker mindset
• Test engineer for materials, mechanical and functional testing of sports devices
• Consultant for sport science topics with solid scientific knowledge in running and football
• Experience in materials, mechanical and functional testing
• Experience in statistical methods for data analysis
• Advanced influencing, communication, presentation and networking skills
• Fluency in English, Basic German required due to Public Funding reporting needs

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in sport science or sport technology, medical technology, natural science, UX/HCI, or relevant field
• Experience in applying sensors and wearables in a human behavioral setting and the data analysis around it
• Experience in different radio frequency Protocols like Wifi, Blue Tooth and UWB
• First experience in Python
• 3 - 5 years of working experience (PhD/MSc or relevant experiences will be considered)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• At least Bachelor degree in sports engineering, sports technology, sports science, test engineering or related fields (Master degree considered as advantage)
• Experience in material, mechanical and functional testing

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for70 yearsand we’re not done yet.

Ready to apply?Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.
• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.
• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

A generous Benefits Package which includes:

• Diversity, 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 monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .3512 hours per day that increases with years of service, seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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

Key Responsibilities

• As a creative contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Data Science, Engineering, Materials, Product Concept, and Product Development—to shape and develop innovative product experiences. Actively participate in exploration activities, convert ideas into actions, and help solve technical challenges to deliver the best possible outcomes for adidas consumers.
• Drive the development of the next generation sports innovations in cooperation with internal teams and external research partners. Be a consultant on topics intersecting sports science and engineering. Support the implementation of a proof-of-concept, demonstrator or prototype.
• Be part of the engineering process from concept to implementation and test phases and collaborate in agile, distributed and multi-disciplinary teams. Work in close relationship with project management, for alignment on key deliveries.
• Organize, coordinate and conduct testing activities: material, mechanical and functional testing. Build test stands, create test plans, run tests, track issues and document results according to the organizational standards. Support the interpretation of results with statistical methods and analytical skills. Manage project workstream tasks including test and error management.
• Provide scientific insights on relevant athlete and technology topics and be a consultant for development engineers. Gain a deep understanding in selected sport science applications and show responsibility to own and distribute knowledge
• Organize, coordinate and conduct the development and production of a proof-of-concept, demonstrator or prototype. Support the development of innovative methods to stock-fit and produce. Align production between development teams and external partners.
• Support and coordinate the development with partners like business units, external suppliers and universities. Support research projects to extend our sports knowledge. Ensure project artifacts are complete, comprehensive, adhering to standards and guidelines for project management and delivery. Prepare results for reporting and communication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Curiosity for science and technology with a passion for making insights in the field of sport
• Ability to understand scientific and complex information, and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences
• Innovation / entrepreneur / maker mindset
• Test engineer for materials, mechanical and functional testing of sports devices
• Consultant for sport science topics with solid scientific knowledge in running and football
• Experience in materials, mechanical and functional testing
• Experience in statistical methods for data analysis
• Advanced influencing, communication, presentation and networking skills
• Fluency in English, Basic German required due to Public Funding reporting needs

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in sport science or sport technology, medical technology, natural science, UX/HCI, or relevant field
• Experience in applying sensors and wearables in a human behavioral setting and the data analysis around it
• First experience in Python
• 3 - 5 years of working experience (PhD/MSc or relevant experiences will be considered)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• At least Bachelor degree in sports engineering, sports technology, sports science, test engineering or related fields (Master degree considered as advantage)
• Experience in material, mechanical and functional testing

Senior Manager Project Office

:Market GCA

: Transformation Office

Direct Reporting Line:Director Project Office

Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line:

:

Number of Personnel Managed: -

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility:

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Develop, support and manage key initiatives across the organization to achieve GCA’s top priorities

He/she will achieve this mission by:

• Driving, guiding and consulting initiative owners in planning, execution and tracking of projects
• Providing deep-dive support on select initiatives with value-added analysis and business insights to drive initiative progress towards strategic goals
• Communicating with GCA management regarding initiative progress, risks, and recommended future actions
• Highlighting and communicating during regular Steering cadence how initiatives support and drive the overall GCA Strategy Roadmap

• Coordinate and manage initiative development, planning and prioritization processes across functions
• Engage with senior management to identify initiative owners and core team members
• Drive, guide and consult initiative owners to set initiative objectives, develop detailed plans and define KPIs
• Ensure project objectives are aligned with strategic direction of the organization

• Engage with initiative owners and senior management to determine role and contribution for each initiative
• Manage and guide the overall project life-cycle from start to finish
• Proactively recommend and align on additional support to be provided
• Work with initiative owners to build high quality and constructive project updates for management review
• Act as liaison and communication bridge across the organization to build alignment on initiative direction and priorities, and to manage cross-initiative interdependences
• Proactively share best practices and escalate any potential issues, risks and new opportunities identified

• Provide active process management and value-added analysis – typically focused on initiatives that require:

• New or custom process development
• Ad-hoc data analysis and insight
• Heavy cross-functional alignment and management

• Prepare regular updates to senior management on overall initiative progress
• Coordinate with Human Resources on initiative KPI and performance evaluation

• Provide senior management with objective perspective on progress, priorities and directions while managing their expectations
• Provide advice and feedback to initiative owners and core members to ensure high quality, timely execution
• Act as communication bridge across the organization to build alignment on initiative direction and priorities, and proactively escalate any potential issues, risks and new opportunities identified

• Drive and guide initiative owners to further develop project management skills and discipline

KPIs:

• Initiative achievement, contribution to initiative teams, and overall business impact
• Overall project leadership, communications, goal-oriented, problem solving, strategic influence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong process and project management skills – organized approach but also able to be flexible to meet changing needs;

• Solid business sense and analytic/critical-thinking skills – able to solve problems using both conventional judgment and ad-hoc analysis;
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Team leadership – able to lead and influence project teams across different functions towards a common objective;
• Strong multi-tasking ability to handle multiple projects across various topics at the same time;

1. Willingness to learn and adapt –to build business acumen and develop general management competency;
2. Initiative & entrepreneurial – take initiative and proactively seek opportunity for improvement;
3. People oriented – ability to work with, service, and navigate across a wide network throughout the organization;
4. Confident communicator and presenter, especially to senior management

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or above
• MBA or other business-related qualification
• 6-8 years of general business experience
• Experience with leading consumer brand
• Experience in leading management consulting firm is a plus
• Solid skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
• Basic statistics and modelling knowledge
• Strong communication skills – written and spoken English and Mandarin

Atwe have been challenging the status quo forand we’re not done yet.

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.

• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.

• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.

• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

A generous Benefits Package which includes:

• Diversity, 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 monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount ​.3512​ hours per day that increases with years of service, ​seven​ paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo forand we’re not done yet.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.
• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.
• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

Here’s just some of the rewards:

A generous Benefits Package which includes:

• Diversity, 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 monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .3512 hours per day that increases with years of service, seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.