Project Manager, Production Product Presentation, Global Digital

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganizationAs a Project Manager within adidas Digital Content Product Presentation you will lead the execution of medium-scale digital initiatives and key change requests. Operating primarily at the local market level, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards—always with a focus on consumer expectations. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and serve as the central point of contact for local stakeholders.This role requires bilingual fluency in Japanese and English, strong communication skills, and a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Japan team to ensure local alignment while maintaining strategic isolation. The position is hybrid, with a 50/50 split between in-studio and in-office presence.Key ResponsibilitiesScope: Manage and deliver digital projects on a local & global levelCoordinate day to day scope of eCom/WHS.com photo and video creation on a seasonal basisManage daily incidents to ensure Digital assets with errors are updated asap to drive conversion/sales and prevent returns (focus on imagery)Report on KPIs for all studios and follow up to continuously improve so markets can go-live on-time to drive salesTake into consideration the global Styleguide directionsAct as a contact in stakeholder and photo studio communicationSupport with day to day business for increased requirements from key markets (focus on Asian markets)As conflicts and escalations arise within projects, contribute to the identification of solutions and in their resolution in a timely and appropriate mannerManage change within projects and ensure changes are smoothly and successfully implemented to achieve lasting benefitsDrive continuous improvement of products, processes or systems within the project scopeMonitor project variables (cost, effort, scope, etc.) against plan in order to implement corrective or preventive actionsResource PlanningCoordinate internal and external resources to support project executionEnsure optimal allocation and utilization of team capacityManage vendor relationships on location, particularly for all shooting-related inquiriesCommunicationServe as the primary liaison for local stakeholders (markets include Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea)Communicate effectively with sponsors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycleResolve conflicts and escalate issues when necessaryManage change processes to ensure smooth implementation and lasting impactShare market insights regularly with internal teams and cross-functional counterpartsProject ControllingMonitor project costs and ensure alignment with committed budgetsConduct engagement reviews and validate quality assurance complianceTrack key project variables (cost, effort, scope) and implement corrective actions as neededOwn budget responsibilities including forecasting and vendor cost managementPRODUCT AVAILABILITY-SAMPLE MANAGEMENTConduct all activities as a Single POC / Hub for product sample readiness among Japanlocal stakeholders (DC/Warehouse, Brand & Channel)Lead sample delivery for production (ordering, tracking, etc) with the global Product Availability team Handle customs-related sample issues and requests Analyze data to monitor product availability and agency performance Serve as main contact for photo studio sample coordination Manage sample orders for the local “buy ready” range collaborating with local stakeholders (shipping, returning to DC, SAP transaction)Maintain sample data in Cataligent and across any required internal systems (SAP, Power BI etc.) Track, update, and respond to all sample-related queries for studio and local teams Support incident-related sample management Address sample queries from studio and regional stakeholders (Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea) Coordinate seasonal product returns from the studio Drive process improvements and cross-functional workflow optimization for sample managementAdditional ResponsibilitiesAGILE TRANSFORMATION:Support the shift toward agile working models and facilitate adoptionHelp shape the demand and delivery process within Digital Content Lead initial demand discussions with stakeholdersMarket DevelopmentCollaborate with Analytics to build market-specific business casesRecommend rollout priorities based on market potentialPartner with IT to develop platform capabilities aligned with business needsKEY RELATIONSHIPSSenior Project Managers / Director Digital Content Local and global project teamsGlobal IT and business functions (Finance, HR, Marketing, Retail/Wholesale)HR & procurement teamsJapan team (dotted-line collaboration) eCom, WHS, SCM/Warehouse, Brand, CCTRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsUniversity degree in Business, Communication, IT, or related field5+ years of project management experience1–3 years working within relevant digital ecosystemsExperience in Finance is a plusProven ability to work with diverse stakeholders across functions and seniority levelsKnowledge, Skills And RequirementsStrong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and JapaneseComfortable working in fast-paced, multicultural environmentsEntrepreneurial mindset with a solution-oriented approachStrong analytical and numerical capabilitiesProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Willingness to travel domestically and internationallySolid understanding of IT fundamentalsFluent in English and Japanese, both written and spokenSAP experience is a plusadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. 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