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Director Technology Consultancy

Director Technology Consultancy, AI

 

 

Area:                                                                  adidas IT

Subsidiary/Country:                                            China

Location:                                                            Shanghai

GSMS Grade:                                                      M2

Number of Personnel Managed:                           see most recent Org Chart

Reporting Line:                                                   VP GCA Market Tech

 

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Director Technology Consultancy – AI is responsible for leading the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence across adidas China. This role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to identify, implement, and scale AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, consumer experience, and business value. In addition to the core responsibilities of Technology Consultancy, this role will champion AI innovation, governance, and adoption across functions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • AI Strategy & Roadmap:
    Own the AI solution roadmap and delivery milestones across business domains. Align AI initiatives with company goals and market needs.
  • AI Use Case Identification & Implementation:
    Work with business leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
  • AI Culture & Learning:
    Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and responsible AI adoption. Lead cross-functional teams and promote AI knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Business Process Analysis and Transformation:
    Analyze business processes and drive optimization / transformation through AI enabled solutions, ensuring alignment between business, data, and technology teams.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, global/local AI governance teams, and technology partners to communicate priorities and share best practices.
  • Sepcialist advice:
    Understand the AI technology development trend and provide expert advice to leadership team regarding future opportunity and focus area.

 

Key Relationships:

  • Internal stakeholders across all business functions, including Brand, Marketing, Retail/Wholesale, Digital, SCM, Finance, HR, etc.
  • Global and local AI governance team, including the AI Council
  • GCA Tech Business Partner teams and Global Tech counterparts
  • AI Use Case teams, Ambassadors, and cross-functional project teams
  • Senior Leadership Teams at both local and global levels
  • External AI vendors, solution providers, and strategic technology partners

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Leadership & Core Skills

  • Strong leadership and ability to drive cross-functional alignment with excellent communication skills.
  • Problem-solving and resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Technical & Domain Expertise

  • Solid understanding of enterprise IT platforms and AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, GenAI) and experience in leading AI product development and deployment, including data governance and performance measurement.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and impactful AI use cases.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 10 years in IT or digital business environments, with experience leading AI, digital transformation, or innovation projects.
  • Proven track record in global project execution and contribution to strategic initiatives.

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.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Director Technology Consultancy

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Technology
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  537765
Date:  Nov 28, 2025
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