Adidas SENIOR MANAGER SUSTAINABILITY 

Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore 

426639955

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of climate related workstreams and projects, including planning and cross functional coordination
• Contribute to the development of tools and data systems that enable climate intelligence and cross functional application
• Develop guidelines on critical sustainability topics by applying the latest research and expertise
• Identify business opportunities through development of new capabilities, and align and balance cross-functional interest
• Identify new integration opportunities by translating climate data into insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and enhance climate intelligence capabilities, including footprint calculation, forecasting and scenario analysis
• Develop technical guidelines and training for cross-functional teams regarding material impact management and critical sustainability topics
• Inform the cross-functional team about regulatory and market developments in impact assessment management
• Participate in external working groups of partner organizations and industry associations on environmental impacts
• Support climate risk evaluation and the development of adidas’ adaptation strategy across operations and supply chain

Key Relationships:

• TeProduct Operations FTW, APP, A&G
• Sourcing FTW, APP, A&G
• Brand – Futures (Innovation Team)
• SEA Social and Environmental Field Teams
• Tech. Product Development
• External system providers, related stakeholders, and organizations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic business recommendations.
• Strong business acumen to identify commercial opportunities linked to climate action.
• Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing of footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Ability to scan emerging trends, research, and technological solutions relevant to climate intelligence
• Capacity to balance and align diverse stakeholder interests toward common climate objectives
• Solid understanding of climate risk frameworks, including physical and transition risks, and familiarity with adaptation strategies.
• Awareness of global regulatory frameworks and reporting standards (e.g., ESRS, CSRD, SBTi, TCFD, PEF).
• Ability to apply a science-based approach to developing technical guidelines and integrating sustainability into business functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year university degree, preferably a Master’s degree in environmental sciences, material sciences, CSR, or related fields

Minimum 7 years of experience in developing and implementing data systems, analytical tools, and strategic frameworks to address large-scale organizational impact, risk, or compliance challenges