Manager Athlete Performance, APP - CD&I(m/w/x)

# Manager Athlete Performance, APP - CD&I, temp until 31.08.26 (m/f/d) **Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization** Define research-informed athlete problem statements, drive athlete engagement requirements to address these statements, and conduct research, non-standardized testing, and validation to solve against identified problems. Discover, support, and deliver sport credibility as part of the cross-functional Athlete Performance team. Provide metrics and methods to ensure efficiency of research and development efforts. **Key Responsibilities** * Drive internal and external programs which deliver sports science insights to increase the understanding of the athlete and athlete-product interactions * Utilize scientific expertise to develop and implement protocols that deliver performance insights * Drive research programs with external partners, to constantly increase the team’s capabilities * Drive new validation strategies, including both perception and performance testing, to efficiently evaluate and document the benefit of product and experience for athletes * Manage and execute research and non-standardized testing of prototypes and innovative product concepts, prior to commercialization, in close cooperation with other members of the Athlete Performance team * Collaborate with the cross-functional Innovation team to bring new concepts to life, via sports science insights, which enable an increased performance **Key Relationships** * Innovation teams * Athlete Servicing * Testing & Quality * Business Units * Research institutions and industrial and academic partners **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Thought leader with a strategic mindset * Big picture and visionary thinking * Proven collaboration and people skills * Team oriented and compelling presence and good communication skills with proven ability to motivate, network, and influence across business levels effectively * Industry knowledge and knowledge of the sporting goods industry in product, engineering, and production **Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications** * PhD or master’s degree in data science, sport science, engineering, or equivalent experience required * Minimum 5 years industry relevant experience in research, engineering, or similar position AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. * **COURAGE:** Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. * **OWNERSHIP:** Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. * **INNOVATION:** Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. * **TEAMPLAY:** Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. * **INTEGRITY:** Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. * **RESPECT:** Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. # Job Title:  Manager Athlete Performance, APP - CD&I, temp until 31.08.26 (m/f/d) Brand: Location: Herzogenaurach TEAM: Design State: BY Country/Region: DE Contract Type: Temp Number: 528349 Date: May 6, 2025