Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
Adidas AG
Internet, IT
Herzogenaurach
- Art der Anstellung: Vollzeit
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Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
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Senior Manager Sustainability - temp until 30.11.2026 (m/f/d)
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
This role drives the development and integration of Climate intelligence across adidas by delivering robust tools, data systems and impact insights that inform strategic decisions,regulatory compliance, and credible communcation. By including science based approach into core business functions the role ensures adidas climate transition plan is built in actionable projects with potential possitive business cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead delivery of climate related workstreams and projects, including planning and cross functional coordination
- Contribute to the development of tools and data systems that enable climate intelligence and cross functional application
- Develop guidelines on critical sustainability topics by applying the latest research and expertise
- Identify business opportunities through development of new capabilities, and align and balance cross-functional interest
- Identify new integration opportunities by translating climate data into insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Develop and enhance climate intelligence capabilities, including footprint calculation, forecasting and scenario analysis
- Develop technical guidelines and training for cross-functional teams regarding material impact management and critical sustainability topics
- Inform the cross-functional team about regulatory and market developments in impact assessment management
- Participate in external working groups of partner organizations and industry associations on environmental impacts
- Support climate risk evaluation and the development of adidas’ adaptation strategy across operations and supply chain
Key Relationships:
- TeProduct Operations FTW, APP, A&G
- Sourcing FTW, APP, A&G
- Brand – Futures (Innovation Team)
- SEA Social and Environmental Field Teams
- Tech. Product Development
- External system providers, related stakeholders, and organizations
- Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic business recommendations.
- Strong business acumen to identify commercial opportunities linked to climate action.
- Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing of footwear, apparel, and accessories
- Ability to scan emerging trends, research, and technological solutions relevant to climate intelligence
- Capacity to balance and align diverse stakeholder interests toward common climate objectives
- Solid understanding of climate risk frameworks, including physical and transition risks, and familiarity with adaptation strategies.
- Awareness of global regulatory frameworks and reporting standards (e.g., ESRS, CSRD, SBTi, TCFD, PEF).
- Ability to apply a science-based approach to developing technical guidelines and integrating sustainability into business functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Four-year university degree, preferably a Master’s degree in environmental sciences, material sciences, CSR, or related fields
Minimum 7 years of experience in developing and implementing data systems, analytical tools, and strategic frameworks to address large-scale organizational impact, risk, or compliance challenges
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.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.