DPC

Purpose and overall relevance for the organization.

Responsible for the expansion of the DPC Partner Program (3P / Marketplace Model) in the Emerging Markets, accountable for Partner Program integration and business go live of our winning digital accounts.
Work closely with the Global Digital Partner Commerce organization, leading implementation of the overall digital sales acceleration strategy and initiatives, and ensuring relevance within the Market
Demonstrate Project Management skills and drive the adidas tech teams to manage the platform integrations and ensure business go live within the timelines.

Responsibilities

Enable Partner Program integration roll out - Drive on time integration of the DPC partners
Ensure zero cost overruns on account of delay in integration
Work closely with the Platforms, local DPC, Finance and SCM teams to ensure integration readiness and zero delays
Develop and maintain digital competency within Market DPC
Lead the implementation and oversee management of partner program (3P marketplace business) for the local organization
Input into and share global playbook for new digital commercial business models to ensure consistency and harmonization in execution across all accounts
Drive partnership with local eCom (knowledge exchange and accountability for “all boats will rise”) and facilitate best practice sharing, upskilling, and tool distribution locally

Qualifications

A Growth and a Digital mindset
Broad and deep functional knowledge of managing similar partner integrations, with clear understanding of various sub functions which have an interplay during any such integration.
Excellent negotiation skills, the ability to influence partners to accept adidas requirements from integrations perspective.
Strong influencing and networking skills to effectively manage interdependencies and projects in the matrix
Experience across global markets
Ability to manage multiple local and global stakeholders with timely communication around the project status.
Proven track record of successfully managing a team/organization. Proven leadership and People management skills

Key contacts

Key Relationships:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Very good project management skills, including the ability to lead diverse teams of technical and non-technical roles and several projects simultaneously
Very good communication skills, comfortable presenting complex topics to senior stakeholders and convincing them to follow path of action
Innovative mindset, encouraging change, taking personal ownership and can-do attitude
Experience in agile execution methods is a plus
Experience managing a team preferred
Fluent English, both verbally and written

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree in the field of Tech / Business or equivalent
5+ years professional experience, with extensive experience in E-Commerce field (e.g. Digital merchandising, Digital consumer experience and/or Digital Marketing)
Sportswear industry experience is a plus
Knowledge of global E-Commerce landscape

Experience in managing projects for any new technology implementation in a complex environment

Manager - Partner Program Integration

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