I.
GENERAL PURPOSE
II.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE: ACCOUNTABLE FOR A DIGITAL (SUB) PRODUCT OF MEDIUM COMPLEXITY
1.
PRODUCT STRATEGY & DELIVERY
- Be accountable for the product success considering the value for the consumer and the company (ROI).
- Specify the product vision and roadmap as well as user stories considering the value for the user community and the company.
- Be accountable for product delivery in line with the roadmap and committed delivery dates.
- Identify and solve dependencies with other product owners to ensure efficient delivery. Coordinate interfaces between different product teams.
2.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Represent the business for the product, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that their views and requirements are captured in the product backlog.
3.
BACKLOG MANAGEMENT
- Prioritize the items in your product backlog. Specify the definition-of-done in cooperation with the product team(s).
- Own the refinement of your product backlog to ensure that the product team(s) is/are delivering the right enhancements to drive consumer and business value.
- Provide acceptance for delivered backlog items by the team, in line with the definition-of-done.
4.
MONITORING
- Be accountable for monitoring, optimization and enhancement of the configuration, features and functionalities related to the product.
- Ensure that objective data sources and feedback are used for the optimization of the product.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Product Team(s)
- Global SCM functions, Market SCM teams & adjacent teams (Finance)
- Global IT teams
- S&P and Market SCM Development teams
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical skills
- Expert level domain knowledge
- Strong communication skills and facilitation skills especially when interacting with different levels of business
- Basic leadership skills are a plus
- Basic experience with enterprise-level platforms and technologies
- Basic understanding of IT products and capabilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures
- Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
- Fluent English (verbal and written)
- Excellent presentation skills
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in Supply Chain / IT
- Experience as a Product Owner in at least one product area or domain
- Market experience preferred
- Experience in working with stakeholders and experts at various organizational levels
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.