Assistant Manager, Sports Marketing - Running Projects

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATIONProvide operational, process and organizational management to direct manager and team. Drive day to day business in the respective unit, provide ad hoc support on operational topics and work on business unit specific projects. Support of ensuring a smooth communication flow between your unit and other Business Units & Functions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProjectsSupport on steering projects and ensure deadlines and targets are successfully achieved. Work closely with direct manager, team and departments involved making sure the scope and direction of each project is on schedule.Manage the execution and completion of the defined project plan by effectively coordinating people and resources.Manage and coordinate projects briefs and assignments as requested/directed by superior.PresentationsCreate compelling presentationsEnsure consistency, flow and high quality of presentationsHead OfficeSupport an efficient head officegather and provide information to key stakeholders in a user friendly and presentable formatorganize meetings, take and distribute notes of meetings and follow up on action steps in a timely mannerensure alignment and a smooth information flow amongst Senior Managers in your unitAssist your direct manager in all administrative tasks and duties (i.e. calendar management, meeting organization)Represent the BU internally to stakeholders (e.g. Internal Communications & Events)Optimize departmental efficiencyIndependently manage action tracking and updates within company systems that fuel reporting upwards and downwardsKEY RELATIONSHIPSSenior Management within own unit as well as Business Units & FunctionsBoard Head OfficeGOPSFinanceITHRFunctions within the BUMarketsExternal stakeholders: key accounts, external partnersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESProject management skillsAnalytical skillsStrong interpersonal skillsTalent to think big pictureAbility to multi-task and solve problems independentlyAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to manage/liaise with internal and external project teamsPowerPoint: ExpertExcel: AdvancedStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishResult-orientedEnergy, resilientREQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Business related degree from an accredited college or university2 years relevant business experience in project management or administrationadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.