Head of Brand Operations (limited 18 months)

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.YOUR MISSION:Foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing across teams to elevate operational excellence.

Drive strategic alignment, ensure team development and advocate for continuous growth opportunitiesDefine the long-term vision for GTM processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and adaptability to future business needs. Champion continuous improvement by aligning cross-functional teams and driving transformational process enhancementsSet the strategic direction for milestone management and operational workflows, ensuring seamless execution and cross-functional coordination. Establish clear structures for critical meetings like Line Freeze, driving clarity, efficiency, and alignment across teamsShape the overarching KI strategy, defining the framework, execution standards, and optimization roadmap.

Ensure initiatives align with business priorities and contribute to brand and marketing impact at scale Establish a structured approach to operational query management, ensuring seamless information flow between GTM, BUs, and Markets Drive the evolution of business packs and in-season communication, ensuring key stakeholders receive timely, actionable insightsEstablish governance for content accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance .YOUR TALENT:10-15 years of related experienceInternational/Global mindset: experience taking into account the needs of local marketsCreative thinking, an eye for detail, and a feel for great designMust be resourceful, self-motivated and proactiveMust be detail oriented and organized; ability to work across four seasons at once, al in various stages of developmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, to include creative briefs, and presentationsStrong presentation skillsStrong knowledge of MS Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite (especially PowerPoint)Ability to manage a budget process, from forecast to trackingAbility to stay focused while working under tight deadlinesEntrepreneurial spirit and energyAbility to manage a team and conduct the interview/hiring process as necessaryDomestic and international travel requiredStrong Digital/Interactive background a plusForeign language a plus, but not required.PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.