Manager - Project Management
adidasadidas is looking for a Manager - Project Management to join its Stockport Head Office, a hub that features 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. The campus also boasts a modern gym with Peloton bikes, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and creative spaces. The Stockport team numbers over 350 employees across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business Support functions. This is a role for someone who loves turning ambitious ideas into practical plans, steering cross-functional teams, and keeping senior stakeholders aligned as projects move forward on a global stage.
The role sits at the heart of North Europe’s important initiatives, translating big goals into clear programmes and keeping teams focused on what needs to be done. You’ll manage a portfolio of high‑profile projects, bringing order to complexity and giving decision makers the clarity they need to act. Success means delivering on commitments, spotting risks early, and continuously finding smarter, simpler ways to work.
A day in the life here commonly involves taking ownership of priority projects from definition through delivery, turning strategic aims into concrete plans with milestones and measurable outcomes. You’ll rally the right people from Sales, Brand, Finance, Business Development, Insights and other functions to build momentum and shared accountability. Leaders will rely on concise, decision-ready updates about progress, dependencies, risks and choices, with clear next steps. You’ll identify delivery challenges early, navigate ambiguity and help teams resolve issues before they affect results. And you’ll look for opportunities to streamline how projects run, using straightforward ways of working and AI-enabled tools to cut admin and strengthen decision-making.
What adidas is after in this manager
adidas is seeking someone who can fuse strategic intent with practical execution, guiding complex programmes from concept to delivery while keeping multiple workstreams aligned and moving. The ideal candidate will be able to influence senior stakeholders, translate broad priorities into concrete plans, and maintain a collaborative pace across functions.
- A strong passion for the adidas brand and its products
- A proven track record of leading complex projects and turning broad business priorities into clear delivery plans
- Solid commercial judgment and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and present recommendations clearly
- A practical, hands-on approach: able to create structure, manage risks and dependencies, and keep multiple workstreams moving without adding unnecessary process
- Curiosity about better ways of working, including how AI and digital tools can simplify project delivery and improve decisions
Nice-to-haves
There are no additional niceties listed with this role.
Life at adidas and how you’ll work
The company operates a hybrid model with three days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the remaining two days. In addition, adidas offers a broad set of flexible policies to support different personal circumstances.
Alongside a competitive salary there’s a leading pension scheme and an annual bonus. You’ll benefit from generous employee discounts and access to sample sales, as well as world-class gym facilities that include a padel court and an indoor football pitch. The wellness offering includes a variety of gym classes and coaching, private medical insurance and a health cash plan, life assurance and an onsite Wellness Centre with access to health professionals. You’ll also enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, educational resources for development and regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events.
adidas is committed to a welcoming application and interview process. If you require adjustments, let the recruitment partner know and they’ll provide support.
Advice for applicants
Lead with proof of your ability to run complex projects from start to finish, especially where you’ve turned broad priorities into concrete, measurable delivery plans. Put a strong example of this at the top of your resume to catch a recruiter’s eye.
In interviews, highlight how you create structure, manage risks and dependencies, and keep several workstreams moving without adding unnecessary process. Be ready to discuss a time you used AI or digital tools to simplify delivery or improve decision quality.
prepare a concise, decision-ready update you would share with senior leaders, including progress, risks and the next steps. Practice explaining how you determine what to escalate and what to resolve at your level.
When you’re asked to ask a question, consider querying how the team balances speed with risk across a portfolio of high‑profile projects and what cadence of updates they expect for stakeholders among Sales, Brand, Finance and Insights.