Senior Manager, Development FTW (Shanghai, SH, CN)

Adidas
Shanghai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Team management","Communication","Presentation","Problem-solving","Mentoring"]

Lead footwear product development from concept to production by translating design vision and consumer needs into manufacturable prototypes that meet adidas quality standards. Partner closely with Tier 1 supply partners and internal teams (HQ, Design, Marketing, Quality, Costing, Supply Chain) to coordinate project execution, Color Way Activation, testing, and BOM data alignment. Manage and mentor a team, set objectives, evaluate performance, and drive continuous improvement across the development process.

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Senior Manager, Development FTW (Shanghai, SH, CN)

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Job Summary

Lead footwear product development from concept to production by translating design vision and consumer needs into manufacturable prototypes that meet adidas quality standards. Partner closely with Tier 1 supply partners and internal teams (HQ, Design, Marketing, Quality, Costing, Supply Chain) to coordinate project execution, Color Way Activation, testing, and BOM data alignment. Manage and mentor a team, set objectives, evaluate performance, and drive continuous improvement across the development process.
Location: Shanghai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate design vision and consumer needs into footwear products that support business unit product strategy.
  • •Engineer and validate workable prototypes for function, cosmetics, market appeal, and manufacturability; ensure testing aligns to adidas quality standards.
  • •Own end-to-end project management for assigned products, ensuring timely completion within the product creation calendar and effective HQ-to-Tier 1 development collaboration.
  • •Drive new and innovative footwear designs, components, materials, and concepts into manufacturable, marketable finished products.
  • •Provide managerial leadership: build a team culture, allocate work, set objectives, evaluate direct reports, and mentor/coaching team members for growth.

Key Requirements

  • •Four-year college or university degree.
  • •At least 5-7 years of related experience in the athletic footwear industry specializing in product development, design and/or marketing.
  • •Proven record of accomplishment in footwear development.
  • •First experience managing a team.
  • •Advanced knowledge of material construction and related testing, plus strong costing knowledge.
Experience:5-7 yearsAthletic footwearFootwear industry
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Team managementCommunicationPresentationProblem-solvingMentoring
Languages:EnglishGerman
Tech Stack:MS OfficeAdidas Product Data Management SystemBOMCWASample Request Form

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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