(Senior) Project Manager Commercial Strategy

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to drive cross-functional commercial initiatives in alignment with the Director Commercial Strategy. You will coordinate steering meetings, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery across teams while addressing risks and decisions with stakeholders.

We value strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and excellent communication with senior leaders. Fluent English is required; experience in sports/fashion or FMCG is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of cross-functional project management experience in a Consulting, Corporate Strategy or similar role in sporting goods, fashion or FMCG.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and processes.
• Good level of commercial awareness, business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills towards senior management.

Aufgaben

• In alignment with Director Commercial Strategy, drive cross-functional commercial projects and initiatives that support the commercial strategy and priorities.
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate steering meetings with senior leadership, project team and stakeholders, providing status updates and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the company to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Foster continuous improvement and support successful delivery of commercial projects.
• Monitor progress and develop mitigation plans to address delays and critical milestones.
• Provide ad-hoc support on business-critical topics with urgency across channels and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Ausbildung

University degree in business

Jobbeschreibung

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.

YOUR MISSION:

• In alignment with Director Commercial Strategy, drive selected cross‑functional commercial projects and initiatives that support the commercial strategy and priorities
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate steering meetings with senior leadership, project team and other key stakeholders [internal and external], providing status updates, communicating project risks, recommending future actions, escalating decision points, and obtaining strategic direction from stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with teams across the company to ensure alignment
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support the successful delivery of commercial projects
• Keep the progress of assigned projects on track by actively monitoring completion of necessary deliverables and develop mitigation plans in case of critical progress delay
• Provide ad‑hoc support of business‑critical topics that need to be steered across the channels and other stakeholders, with fast progress and a high level of urgency.

YOUR TALENT:

• 5+ years of cross‑functional project management experience in a Consulting, Corporate Strategy or similar role, within the sporting goods, fashion or FMCG industry
• University degree in business
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑functional projects and processes
• Good level of commercial awareness, business acumen and analytical/critical‑thinking skills
• Strong skills in problem solving, identifying key issues and developing effective solutions
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills towards senior management to drive decisions and joint understanding towards one common goal
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently across various stakeholders in the organization
• Team‑oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure
• Fluent in English.

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.