Sr. Manager Product Creation

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adidas

India, Haryana, Gurgaon Full-Time On-site

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by April 30, 2026

Job Description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Manage the Creation Center for India, managing a team of Product Creation professionals to deliver against the stated seasonal objectives and longer term aspirations for the India SMU development and localization (Dual/Version)

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Category Management and Sourcing Partners to build short, mid, and long term strategies to achieve excellence and industry leadership at the India creation center
Develop new product/product concepts to exceed consumer and customer expectations across FTW , APP ,Accessories and Gear for Running / SPW / SPSP and other locally relevant categories
Develop consumer-led product concepts across Footwear, Apparel, Accessories and Gear for Running, SPW, SPSP and other locally relevant categories, while servicing market-specific channel needs through the right price points, competitive positioning and customer requirements
Leads India Design and Product creation for Cricket team and retail across channels
Own the development calendar and execute in alignment with category, channel & sourcing
Own product profitability by delivering against target margins, FOBs and cost frameworks across the creation lifecycle
Lead/refine/develop industry leading speed & service models – to enable the adidas brand to react in season.
Identify business opportunities and risks; respond to them by initiating key action steps and with relevant BU functions and x-functional partners.
Lead by example, a decision maker able to challenge the status quo to deliver results
Create a powerful team spirit with a passion towards exceeding short, mid and long term goals and objectives
Presents Range both internally (Category) & externally (CR1 and CR2 with Partners)
Manages product management resources, ensuring organizational efficiency through appropriate motivation, training and development of direct report(s).
Ensures maintenance of all the product information systems

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Proven leadership, including ability to manage/mentor team(s) and lead cross functional teams and resources both internal and external
Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource.
Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
Highly organized and resilient leader, a high tolerance for ambiguity, with an outstanding ability to seamlessly balance constantly evolving priorities.
Ability to participate in multiple seasonal projects with competing resources and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen awareness of the audience. Knowing when to dive deep into the details and when to simplify the complexity.
Unique blend of category management, development and/or sourcing experience to suit the india creation center model
Ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization
Comprehensive understanding of consumer markets, specifically in the sporting goods industry
Strong business acumen in channel distribution, net sales, margin, profit and inventory
Prior knowledge of taking product from conception through implementation preferred
Knowledge of footwear and apparel concepts in construction/development strongly preferred
Good numerical skills with the ability to negotiate
Skill in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Smartsheet)
Ability to travel

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

Four year college or university degree, preferably Textile Design/Fashion management /Footwear Desing& Development
Minimum five 10 years related experience
Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for degree
Leadership Experience in Footwear/Apparel Product development & Sourcing

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