Director GBS Strategy and Innovation

The Director GBS Strategy and Innovation leads cross-functional strategic priorities within the Global Business Services (GBS) Hub and acts as a central point of contact for transitions and project management. The role sits within GBS, the team that delivers consistent, end-to-end business solutions across adidas by driving process excellence and operational efficiency. It leads the Delivery Excellence team and a central team of Senior Transition Managers and Transition Managers, ensuring transitions and projects are delivered according to GBS practices and methodology.

• Design and steer cross-functional strategic priorities within the GBS Hub context and support the Hub Lead in strategic planning cycles, business reviews, executive presentations, and related communications.
• Lead and drive transitions and key projects from functions/markets into GBS, ensuring alignment in roadmap, methodology, and business continuity (e.g., organisational transformation, sustainability, digital enablement) and delivery in line with agreed roadmaps and timelines.
• Lead the Delivery Excellence team, including roles that previously reported directly to Porto, and a central team of Senior Transition Managers and Transition Managers to transition services from functions or markets to GBS and/or delivery projects according to GBS practices and methodology
• In line with the GBS Programme roadmap.
• Lead change and communication efforts, leveraging GBS Comms channels and building community engagement.
• Act as a central point of contact for transitions and project management within the Hub, sharing best practices and success stories.
• Lead the design, development, and establishment of an effective standard transition and project management methodology.
• Build the appropriate structure to manage the organisation effectively, identify and develop future talent, and create realistic succession scenarios for key positions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate team workload and organisational efficiency using IT systems, data, analysis, and team feedback, making appropriate changes to meet business needs.
• Co-ordinate with Operations Centres, Market/Functional teams, and IT to ensure smooth delivery of transitions.
• Serve as the final escalation point for queries and challenges from market/functional teams.

• Solid experience in accounting and IFRS, with both theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to develop staff and balance multiple priorities.
• Leadership ability to inspire and influence.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 15+ years of experience in accounting.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Live your passion for the brand: promotes brand passion and visibility by acting as a brand ambassador, engages diverse communities, and encourages consumer-centric thinking within the team.
• Act like it's your own company: drives sustainable growth by aligning local actions with global strategy, identifies opportunities for improvement, and manages performance with a lasting growth mindset.
• Think Bigger and Beyond: encourages innovation by embracing new ideas and technologies, fosters psychological safety, supports risk-taking, and views failures as learning opportunities.
• Build a diverse team and foster inclusion: creates inclusive, supportive environments by role-modelling collaboration and building diverse teams, and ensures equitable opportunities aligned with individual needs.
• Engage and inspire: inspires and motivates through credible leadership and clear, engaging communication, and promotes health and psychological well-being across the team.
• Develop talent: drives continuous employee development by recognising potential, ensuring fair access to growth opportunities, and fostering a strong feedback culture.

• Master's degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

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