Senior Manager Pattern APP - 20hrs/week: TEMP until March 2026 (m/f/d)

at  Adidas

Purpose
Lead and manage the global pattern team with a focus on consistent global fit through the alignment of basic patterns, fit and quality standards. Act as a strong advocate for product integrity by working closely with cross functional Creation Center teams as well as all related support services.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure industry leading and efficient pattern development process on a global level
• Ensure the achievement of goals and objectives set by the business unit through partnership with Development, Marketing and Design
• Proactively communicate on an on-going basis with the global pattern team as well as cross functional teams to ensure an efficient pattern creation process
• Actively monitor development calendars to ensure that deadlines are achieved
• Build and maintain a close relationship with all cross-functional teams, divisions, brands and external partners
• Provide direction and inspire the global pattern team to ensure that the pattern creation process is synergized with focus on consistency and the highest level of quality
• Build up a consultant/expert function within the global pattern team to train Pattern Makers, Product Developers and T1
• Drive globally the basic pattern consolidation across all BUs and Brands. Ensure aligned needs of all Creation Centers and markets and make the final call on basic pattern creation
• Communicate to internal and external teams seasonal product initiatives, process changes and long-term category vision
• Drive and execute key initiatives and provide input to short, mid and long term planning and budgeting
• Take responsibility for monitoring and continuously improving workload and organizational efficiency with the support of IT-systems, data and analysis
• Allocate the different products/projects to the respective pattern team leaders/pattern teams considering experience, product complexity and workload
• Take responsibility for the research of new pattern creation methodologies and drives process improvements by implementing new technologies into the development process

Key Relationships

• Creation Center – Marketing, Design, Product Development
• Liaison Office/Operations Center – Merchandiser, Tech Service
• T1 – Merchandising and Patternmaking
• Fit & Wear Testing department, AIT, Athlete Service Lab
• External CAD and Fit partners
• Group Brands

Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience

• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation (small and large groups) skills
• Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate and define problems, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
• Ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
• Ability to manage through change, make decisions and act comfortably with risk and uncertainty
• Ability to provide a clear framework for performance to direct reports
• Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop a team
• Good understanding of sourcing allocation impact on product from a quality and cost perspective
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong IT skills ( MS office, PDM, CAD )
• Travel, domestic and international as required by business needs

Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology and/or manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of progressive work experience in the garment/textile industry
• 2 – 3 years of experience in managing a team

Please refer the Job description for details