Ho Chi Minh City Manager, Product Development & Commercialization Apparels 2 (HCMC) 65

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Purpose A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Drive development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target FOB for all products/brands in the designated representative of the categories. Key Responsibilities Lead a development/commercialization for one or more categories in ensuring that products consistently exceed customer expectations in respect to fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability and quality. Provide specific technical expertise to ensure effective transition of design into samples and production while ensuring the manufacturability, material selection, material standards, development timeline and cost to target are met. Manage in a continuous upgrade of technical applications and processes and implementation of new technology in development and engineering. Manage relationship with the factory development team leaders to continually upgrade sports category competence, development innovation capability, technical expertise. Oversees the direct development process between Headquarter/Creation Center and Tier 1 factory. Manages the development of cohesive and customer focused cross Sourcing Functions teams to ensure that product integrity and Create to Value is the paramount priority and focus. Manage relationship with the factory to continually upgrade sports category competence, development innovation capability, technical expertise. Exhibits “product eyes” and sports competence to influence and drive the overall product direction of the specific category(s) he/she manages. Make decisions within the defined development and commercialization scope for the category(ies) being assigned. Give input to issuing directives in development, commercialization and related area. Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties and drive change using principle centered vs policy driven with adidas Standards as the centre of focus in managing/solving conflicts. Role model leadership to foster Diversity Equity & Inclusion culture that strives for an inclusive workplace. Key Relationships Global Sourcing Product Operations Sourcing Suppliers Global Operations Other Global Functions Team (e.g.: Social and Environmental Affairs / Government Affairs ect) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Have knowledge and expertise and can drive LO/regional based projects within defined scope of production. Strong Project Management skill Strong influencing, people, presentation and communication skills Proven ability in leading multidimensional teams Fluent in English (written and spoken) Strong Microsoft office skills Requisite Education and Experience University degree in engineering or related areas Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in at least 2 functions 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: Manager, Product Development & Commercialization Apparels 2 (HCMC) TEAM: Product Development & Operations Location: Ho Chi Minh City State: 65 Country/Region: VN Contract Type: Full time Number: 551648 Date: Nov 10, 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Search Jobs Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2026 adidas. All Rights Reserved.