Global Process & Product Manager - Digital Governance

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Gruppe seeks a Global Process & Product Manager for Digital Governance to drive the ARGOS platform across the global partner lifecycle, from onboarding to contract management. You will partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance to translate governance needs into scalable processes and digital capabilities.

Lead global rollouts, optimise governance workflows, and monitor KPIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a matrixed, international environment.

Qualifications

• University degree as specified.
• 3–5 years in consulting, business transformation, process improvement, product management or related field.
• Experience facilitating workshops and requirements gathering is a plus.
• Experience in international/matrix-driven organizations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of ARGOS and governance/contract management processes across PUMA.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance to understand needs and improvements.
• Translate challenges into scalable governance concepts, processes and digital capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, increase automation and improve user experience while maintaining governance standards.
• Prioritize initiatives based on value, risk reduction and adoption.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Lead global rollouts, change management and adoption activities.
• Monitor solution performance, user feedback and KPIs to improve outcomes.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for stakeholders and management.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Requirements gathering

Process redesign

Jira

Confluence

Change management

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Global Process & Product Manager - Digital Governance

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

You will drive the evolution of ARGOS, PUMA's central platform supporting the end-to-end business partner lifecycle, from onboarding and due diligence to contracting and ongoing governance processes.

ARGOS serves as the central gateway for business partner onboarding and contract management across PUMA's global organization. Employees worldwide use ARGOS to initiate and manage business-critical processes while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and governance standards.

ARGOS combines business partner onboarding, governance controls and contract lifecycle management in one integrated platform. It helps PUMA reduce risk, increase efficiency, improve transparency and simplify how employees interact with governance processes.

Working closely with global stakeholders from Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance, you will translate governance requirements into scalable business processes and digital solutions that support PUMA's global operations.

YOUR MISSION

• Drive the evolution of ARGOS and continuously improve business partner governance and contract management processes across PUMA.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders from Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance to understand business needs, governance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business challenges into scalable governance concepts, business processes and digital capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, increase automation and improve user experience while maintaining governance standards.
• Prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk reduction, operational efficiency and user adoption.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Lead global rollouts, change management and adoption activities.
• Monitor solution performance, user feedback and process KPIs to continuously improve business outcomes.
• Prepare analyses, recommendations and decision-making materials for project stakeholders and management.
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in consulting, business transformation, process improvement, product management, business analysis or a related field.
• You have successfully completed your first professional career step and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of global processes and digital solutions.
• Strong interest in business process design, user experience and organizational change.
• Experience facilitating workshops, gathering requirements and driving stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to structure complex topics and communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on mentality.
• Experience working in international and matrix-driven organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, business partner onboarding, contract management or finance-related processes is beneficial.
• Experience with applications such as Jira, Confluence or similar platforms is advantageous.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.