Director Strategy & Head Office - Golf (Carlsbad, CA, US)

Adidas
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 151,100 - 195,500 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Exceptional strategic thinking","Structured problem solving","Executive judgment","Executive presence","Comfort operating in ambiguity"]

Lead end-to-end strategic planning architecture and enterprise decision support for adidas Golf, partnering with the SVP & General Manager Golf. Orchestrate the Golf Senior Leadership Team agenda, govern strategy forums, and translate long-term ambition into prioritized, measurable portfolios. Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives across Product, Design, Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and HR, ensuring executive decision quality, operating cadence, and transparent performance management.

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Director Strategy & Head Office - Golf (Carlsbad, CA, US)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end strategic planning architecture and enterprise decision support for adidas Golf, partnering with the SVP & General Manager Golf. Orchestrate the Golf Senior Leadership Team agenda, govern strategy forums, and translate long-term ambition into prioritized, measurable portfolios. Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives across Product, Design, Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and HR, ensuring executive decision quality, operating cadence, and transparent performance management.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the architecture and governance of adidas Golf annual and long-range strategic planning aligned with Brand and Enterprise direction.
  • •Translate strategy into a prioritized initiative portfolio with measurable outcomes, resource implications, and executive decisions.
  • •Lead governance and operating cadence for the Golf Senior Leadership Team, including decision forums, pre-reads, and performance review follow-through.
  • •Drive complex cross-functional transformation initiatives impacting business unit performance, operating model, and organizational capability.
  • •Act as delegate and integrator for the SVP & General Manager on assigned strategic topics while escalating key risks and dependencies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 151,100 - 195,500 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityParental LeaveEducation AssistancePaid LeaveLong-term DisabilityLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •University degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, Economics or a related field; Master degree or MBA preferred.
  • •10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business development, transformation, operations or related functions.
  • •Demonstrated accountability for business unit or enterprise-level strategy, executive governance, and complex cross-functional transformation.
  • •Proven experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership teams in a global matrix.
  • •Strong analytical, financial, and business planning capabilities with experience supporting strategy and investment decisions.
Experience:ConsultingStrategyBusiness developmentTransformationOperationsConsumer goodsSporting goodsRetail
Education:Bachelor's in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, Economics
Skills:Exceptional strategic thinkingStructured problem solvingExecutive judgmentExecutive presenceComfort operating in ambiguity
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft 365PowerPointExcel

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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