Adidas MANAGER PROJECT OFFICE 

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai 

356084644

Key Responsibilities:Project PlanningCoordinate and manage initiative development, planning and prioritization processes across functionsEngage with senior management to identify initiative owners and core team membersDrive, guide and consult initiative owners to set initiative objectives, develop detailed plans and define KPIsEnsure project objectives are aligned with strategic direction of the organizationProject Management / Support / CommunicationsEngage with initiative owners and senior management to determine role and contribution for each initiativeManage and guide the overall project life-cycle from start to finishProactively recommend and align on additional support to be providedWork with initiative owners to build high quality and constructive project updates for management reviewAct as liaison and communication bridge across the organization to build alignment on initiative direction and priorities, and to manage cross-initiative interdependencesProactively share best practices and escalate any potential issues, risks and new opportunities identifiedSystems and ProcessesProvide active process management and value-added analysis – typically focused on initiatives that require:New or custom process developmentAd-hoc data analysis and insightHeavy cross-functional alignment and managementPrepare regular updates to senior management on overall initiative progressCoordinate with Human Resources on initiative KPI and performance evaluationPeople ManagementProvide senior management with objective perspective on progress, priorities and directions while managing their expectationsProvide advice and feedback to initiative owners and core members to ensure high quality, timely executionAct as communication bridge across the organization to build alignment on initiative direction and priorities, and proactively escalate any potential issues, risks and new opportunities identifiedTrainingDrive and guide initiative owners to further develop project management skills and discipline

University degree or above MBA or other business-related qualification 6-8 years of general business experienceExperience with leading consumer brandExperience in leading management consulting firm is a plusSolid skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.Basic statistics and modeling knowledgeStrong communication skills – written and spoken English and Mandarin