Senior Project Manager Global Brand & Marketing

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Your mission

PUMA’s Global Marketing Team is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Global Brand & Marketing team in Herzogenaurach, Germany. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and executing high-impact marketing projects that drive brand growth and elevate brand equity on a global scale.

Program and Project Management:

• Ensure timely follow-up of agreed action items with internal stakeholders, such as Areas, Business Units (BUs), and other key stakeholders

• Set up and lead projects for VP Global Marketing based on agreed problem definitions. This includes problem structuring, identification and evaluation of options, solution development, and supporting implementation. Ensure that project lists are updated monthly

Presentations & Meetings:

• Prepare, participate, and ensure follow-up of all key meetings; including global marketing meetings, line freeze meetings and budget presentations

• Support the Strategic Marketing Planning Process for Global Marketing with Corporate Strategy

Business Analysis:

• Conduct ad hoc analysis of data to deep-dive into certain business developments and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of allocated budgets

• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Finance Team to ensure data accuracy and alignment, thus avoiding duplication.

Your talent

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, brand management, or marketing, preferably in a multinational corporation or global brand setting

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders across various business units and regions

• Ability to drive projects to successful completion within defined timelines and budget

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Microsoft Project)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Experience in FMCG, Sports Industry, or Marketing Agency is a plus.

Our principles

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.