Infrastructure Manager

Adidas; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports brand in Stockport seeks a Tech Infrastructure Manager responsible for delivering IT solutions across retail stores in the UK and Nordic regions. This role involves project management, ensuring smooth store openings, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position operates under a hybrid model, with competitive benefits including a salary, bonuses, and access to top-notch gym facilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for the brand, project management skills, and technical knowledge.

Benefits

A leading pension scheme

Annual bonus

Generous employee discount

World-class gym facilities

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Technical and Network knowledge required.
• Experienced in project management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT Infrastructure for Retail Stores across UK, Nordic and Benelux countries.
• Manage Retail related projects in coordination with various stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth store openings and technology implementations.

Skills

Technical and Network knowledge

Project Management skills

Strong passion for brand and products

Team Player

Retail sector experience

Travel willingness (up to 25% of time)

Job description

We strive to be the world's leading sports brand and we're looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global, and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren't only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.

We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.

You'll be joining our Stockport Head office, a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You'll have access to a state‑of‑the‑art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for delivering IT Infrastructure for our Retail Stores across UK, Nordic and the Benelux countries, this includes beside store openings, remodelling various Projects as well as like end if life Hardware Replacement or implementing new Hardware / Technology in the stores.

As a Tech Infrastructure Manager, you will be managing all Retail related projects in coordination and cooperation with various stakeholders within adidas (store Development Team, Network Team, as well as business) ensuring smooth store and in time opening.

Do you have what it takes:

Our roles are highly competitive and we're proud to invite only the industry's top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Technical and Network knowledge
• Project Management skills
• Travel willingness (up to 25% of time)
• Ideally experience in the Retail sector
• Team Player

Life at adidas:

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.

What we'll do for you:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• A leading pension scheme
• An annual bonus
• Generous employee discount and sample sales
• World‑class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women's 5‑aside football
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

We're committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you.