Shanghai Manager, Product Development Footwear (Running Outdoor) SH

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation: Management of the footwear product development in support of the Business Unit(s). Provide effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production Key Responsibilities: Communicates and coordinates all necessary information to Marketing, Design, Suppliers and LO/OC to ensure the effective and efficient creation of outstanding product Ensure that new projects are engineered to cost targets. Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards. Prototyping and implementation of new & innovative footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product Ensure that all materials, processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’ quality standards Take ownership for the entire development process for assigned products, with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable operating calendar. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Business Units, Design, a.i.t., Materials Development and Supply, Quality, Costing, Product Creation Technology, Logistics and Sourcing Organization, managing designated projects to ensure an on time color way activation performance. Organizational tasks and communication responsibilities including Sample Request Form completion; use of the computerized Product Data Management System; Management of the Colorway Activation Sheet (CWA) Process; e-mail, phone & fax communication world-wide and all related organizational requirements Support and guide Developers in the team in all aspects of Development. Key Relationships: Marketing Design Tier 1 supply partners Materials Development Product Creation Technology Sourcing Testing Quality Assurance Costing Supply Chain management Customs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Technical training in footwear engineering and product development; knowledge of sourcing Management skills preferred Computer literacy (MS Office) Presentation skills Fluent English; German an advantage Exposure to the latest in materials, components, processes, and concepts Ability to understand 2D images in 3D Ability to frequently travel to production sources and the terrain of testing Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Under-graduate university degree preferred 3-5 years minimum related work experience in the athletic footwear industry, specializing in product development, design and / or marketing. Proven record of accomplishment in the field of footwear development. 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 Footwear (Running/ Outdoor) TEAM: Product Development & Operations Location: Shanghai State: SH Country/Region: CN Contract Type: Full time Number: 549456 Date: Oct 22, 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.