Manager, Development & Commercialization

PT. ADIDAS INDONESIA; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 350.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports brand in Indonesia is seeking a technical product manager to oversee the development and commercialization of products. You will collaborate with Tier1 factory personnel and ensure design transition into samples and production is seamless. Candidates should have a university degree in engineering, 5+ years of industry experience, and be fluent in English. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant business experience.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and commercialization process of assigned products.
• Oversee transition of design into samples and production.
• Supervise development process between headquarters and factory.

Skills

Product engineering expertise

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree in engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development and commercialization process of assigned products in collaboration with Tier1 factory personnel and technical teams.
• Provide specific technical expertise to ensure effective transition of design into samples and production while ensuring manufacturability, material selection, material standards, development timeline, and cost to target are met.
• Manage continuous upgrade of technical applications and processes and implementation of new technology in development and engineering.
• Supervise the direct development process between Headquarters/Creation Center and Tier1 factory ensuring the Create to Value approach and product integrity are paramount.
• Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations, Quality) and external parties (factory Development/Commercialization & Production) and drive change using principle‑centered rather than policy‑driven approaches with adidas standards as the focus.
• Make day‑to‑day decisions within defined scope.
• Escalate to higher level(s) when facing complex issues or potential impacts on business/manufacturing.
• Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards, and legal requirements while managing relevant processes internally and externally.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.

Key Relationships

• Global Sourcing: LO Manufacturing team, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing & Compliance, E&MI
• Global Brands: HQ Product Teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations) Global Operations
• Other Global Functions Team: Social and Environmental Affairs / Government Affairs etc.
• External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers (Tier1 factory development/commercialization heads & teams, sample room supervisors; Tier2/Tier3 suppliers)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and expertise in product engineering, development/commercialization processes, and timelines; able to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing process, product testing process/evaluation, and material types.
• Ability to read shell patterns, 2D and 3D blueprints, BOM/CBD, FCT, etc.
• Good understanding of costing principles and process; ability to decipher cost breakdown related to products.
• Creative mindset.
• Strong influencing, presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Requisite Education and Experience

• University degree in engineering or related area.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant business experience.

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