Job title: Sr. Manager Development-Originals Footwear
Company: Adidas
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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading…Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait…Sr. Manager Development-Originals FootwearPurpose:Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. This role combines the aspect of actively executing the professional content of a Project Manager with managerial responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:70% Professional Content
- Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units product strategy.
- Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.
- Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.
- Manage the direct development process between HQ and Tier 1 partners in a collaborative, effective, and result-oriented manner to achieve optimum results for your area of responsibility.
- Take ownership for the entire project management process for assigned products, with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable product creation calendar.
- Drive the inception of new and innovative footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key relationships listed below.
- Ensure that all materials, processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas quality standards.
- Manager the direct development process for your area of responsibility, by actively engaging with your team members as well as Tier 1 counter parts to understand and help resolving business critical issues and a effective, collaborative and result oriented manner.
- Own an increased responsibility for model level product costing by ensuring that all activities that are necessary to align with Design, Marketing and Tier 1 partners in achieving cost and margin targets for your area of responsibility, take place.
- Assume increased responsibility to ensure that the delegation of BOM data entry and maintenance at Tier 1 suppliers yield optimum results within your area of responsibility.
- Assume increased responsibility to ensure that design information is at a level which allows and enables an optimized use of design information for Tech., package creation at HQ and/or Tier 1 in the context of the direct development process.
- Organizational tasks and communication responsibilities including Sample Request Form completion and use of the adidas Product Data Management System (where necessary and applicable); Management of the Colour Way Activation (CWA) process.
- Actively collaborate with the Team Lead Technical Management to prioritize resources (at Tier 1 suppliers and internally) versus workload.
30% Managerial Content
- Established a team-based culture where effective teamwork and identification with the team are key.
- Evaluate the competencies and job performance of his/her subordinates on a regular basis with regard to performance and potential e.g. PEP and TLU.
- Allocate project work to team taking into consideration experience, product complexity and workload.
- Provide input to Senior PM on areas of concern within the team and identity opportunities for improvement.
- Actively mentor and support your team members to further their growth in all aspects of the professional content of the project management role.
- Set objectives and evaluate performance of your direct reports.
- Grow into a managerial role by supervising the respective team and taking on additional management responsibilities and tasks as agreed upon with the Senior Development manager.
Key Relationships:
- Marketing
- Design
- a.i.t
- Tier 1 supply partners
- Material Development
- Product Creation Technology
- Sourcing
- Fit and Wear Test Department
- Quality Assurance
- Costing
- Supply Chain Management
- Customs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- Basic understanding of costing principles
- Technical training in footwear engineering and product development; knowledge of sourcing
- Ability to create, plan and deliver presentations
- Fluent in English
- MS Office skills
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college or university degree.
- At least 5 years of related work experience in the athletic footwear industry, specializing in product development, design, and / or marketing.
- Proven record of accomplishment in the field of footwear development.
- 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 an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
- The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $115,000 – $151,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, California. * Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
- COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
- OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
- INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
- TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
- INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
- RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.Job Title: Sr. Manager Development-Originals FootwearBrand:Location: Los AngelesTEAM: Product Development & OperationsState: CACountry/Region: USContract Type: Full timeNumber: 536417Date: Nov 7, 2025Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2025 adidas. All Rights Reserved.
Expected salary: $115000 – 151000 per year
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job date: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:05:26 GMT
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