In Digital Brand Solutions (DBS) at adidas we empower the adidas Brand to win the consumer. Together we build, run and enhance digital tools for Global and Market Brand functions. As Product Owners in DBS we play a crucial role. We define the vision of a digital product and ensure it meets the needs of our business stakeholders. We prioritize tasks for the development team and make key decisions to guide the product’s progress.

As an intern in our team, you are assisting an experienced Product Owner who is responsible for the quality and strategic impact of a digital product and the corresponding business process. Your collaborative spirit will shine as you build cross-functional relationships. Take the opportunity to have an impact through improvement suggestions and enthusiasm for innovative ideas! You will be cooperating with various internal stakeholders, to make sure their needs are reflected in the digital product you are looking after.

Assisting the product owner via active communication with various user groups, executing business support tasks, conducting user training and contributing to new functionalities are a few examples of the activities that will be expected from this role.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

• Product Delivery: Contribute to product improvements, assist in delivery aligned with the roadmap, and support user stories and acceptance tests.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong stakeholder relationships, capturing their input and communicating product features and release plans.
• Backlog Management: Help prioritize and refine the product backlog to ensure valuable enhancements.
• Training & Support: Develop training materials, address user queries, resolve process issues, and support feature optimization.

 
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of business administration, business informatics, analytics or related
• Strong communication skills, including fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Project or product management skills are a plus
• Structured, organized, and process-oriented, with an analytical mindset.
• Passion for listening to colleagues and solving complex problems

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Employee discounts on products 
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored adidas events/games 
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal 
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups 
• International intern community and work environment 
• Regular development conversations as part of your role 
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities 
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health 
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible) 
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.098,00€, compulsory internship 1.590,00 € (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same) 

ELIGIBILITY  

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship  
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations) 
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate) 
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2025 - September 2025
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

KEY FACTS 

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2024, 11:59 PM CET 
• Start Dates: March 17th, 2025
• Duration: 6 months 
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) 

NEXT STEPS 

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.  
• Please apply in the same language as the job description 
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.