Senior Specialist Gbs Strategy Activation

Who are we:
- adidas Porto HUB provides globally unified services to adidas employees, consumers and other users, based on standardized and automated solutions across different functions and markets. We leverage state of the art technology and encourage a human-centric and innovative mindset to continually raise the bar of the user experience. This is enabling us to drive operational efficiency, improved agility and better decision-making whilst reducing complexity in adidas.- Our mandate is to be the foundation for an agile and efficient company. This is our role to support adidas mission of being the best sports brand in the world.- We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce which reflects our consumers and communities. We champion individual uniqueness and cultivate a culture of belonging, so that everyone can create at their best.- WE POWER POSSIBLE.- Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- To support the development and implementation of effective communication strategies for adidas GBS and tactics that keep employees informed, engaged and aligned with the organization’s and company's business goals. This role involves supporting the creation and managing of communication channels and platforms, drafting and editing internal communications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop messaging that reinforces the adidas culture, mission, and values. The position also plays a key role in communicating organizational changes, updates and initiatives to employees, and monitoring the effectiveness of internal communication strategy for the GBS organization. The ultimate goal is to foster a strong sense of community within the organization and drive employee engagement, promoting collaboration and organizational alignment.- Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Global GBS Communications Lead with ensuring a communication plan and ad-hoc needs of the senior leadership team that supports business objectives and enhance employee engagement
- Support the organization of events, storytelling and community building to drive employee engagement
- Create strategies for communicating organizational changes, updates and employee engagement initiatives
- Manage and maintain communication channels including SharePoint, Viva Engage and other digital and traditional platforms
- Produce impactful presentations, videos and creative storyboards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create messaging that reinforces our company culture, mission and values
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of the global communication programs, making adjustments as necessary to optimize engagement and results
- Support additional communications projects based on demand
- Key Relationships:
- GBS Regional Strategy Activation Team
- GBS PMO
- GBS Senior Leadership Team
- adidas Corporate Communications team
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive understanding of communication and business topics
- Ability to manage independently deliverables and dealines in a fast paced environment
- Excellent writing, video editing and design skills with a strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and event planning skills
- Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Viva Engage and Teams)
- Business fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Relevant experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus
- Experience of working with senior leaders and understanding of their needs is a plus
- Understanding of a Global Business Services sub-process and the reality of operating it as service is a plus
- Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in corporate communications or marketing agency

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.**

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- JOB TITLE:
- Senior Specialist GBS Strategy Activation