PUMA Group

(Senior) Project Manager Commercial Strategy

PUMA Group  •  Federal Republic of Germany (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

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YOUR MISSION

In your role as [Senior] Project Manager, you will be actively supporting and driving the development, and management as well as execution of global commercial projects, across channels, regions, and in close collaboration with other function of the organization, supporting and laying the foundation for PUMA’s future growth and competitiveness.

  • In alignment with Director Commercial Strategy, drive selected cross-functional commercial projects and initiatives that support the commercial strategy and priorities
  • Prepare, coordinate and facilitate steering meetings with senior leadership, project team and other key stakeholders [internal and external], providing status updates, communicating project risks, recommending future actions, escalating decision points, and obtaining strategic direction from stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with teams across the company to ensure alignment
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support the successful delivery of commercial projects
  • Keep the progress of assigned projects on track by actively monitoring completion of necessary deliverables and develop mitigation plans in case of critical progress delay
  • Provide ad-hoc support of business-critical topics that need to be steered across the channels and other stakeholders, with fast progress and a high level of urgency.

YOUR TALENT

  • 5+ years of cross-functional project management experience in a Consulting, Corporate Strategy or similar role, within the sporting goods, fashion or FMCG industry
  • University degree in business
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and processes
  • Good level of commercial awareness, business acumen and analytical/critical-thinking skills
  • Strong skills in problem solving, identifying key issues and developing effective solutions
  • Very strong interpersonal and communication skills towards senior management to drive decisions and joint understanding towards one common goal
  • Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently across various stakeholders in the organization
  • Team-oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure
  • Fluent in English.

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.

PUMA Group

About PUMA Group

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For more than 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 20,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herzogenaurach, DE
Year Founded
1948
Website
puma.com
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