Technology Consultant (m/f/d)

Technology Consultant

The Technology Consultant drives the design, configuration, and optimization of software solutions and systems that enable the business to move faster and smarter. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong advisory capability, translating business needs into scalable, high-impact solutions across the adidas technology landscape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

• Identifies operational needs, pain points, and improvement opportunities, shaping recommendations for both automated and non-automated process changes.
• Supports the definition of acceptance criteria and validation approaches for proposed solutions.

REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION AND MANAGEMENT

• Leads scoping, requirements definition, and prioritization for smaller change initiatives, while contributing to more complex transformation efforts.
• Applies agreed standards and proven techniques to capture, structure, and document detailed requirements.
• Partners with stakeholders to constructively test assumptions and strengthen clarity, feasibility, and business impact.
• Prioritizes requirements and maintains clear traceability back to source and business value.
• Reviews requirements thoroughly to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining a strong requirements baseline.
• Evaluates and manages approved changes to baselined requirements in line with change management standards.

PORTING/SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

• Supports the configuration of software and equipment, as well as the testing of platform-specific software versions across one or more products.
• Documents defects, implements fixes, and retests solutions to meet agreed quality standards.

APPLICATION SUPPORT

• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves application issues in line with agreed support processes.
• Uses application management tools to monitor performance and gather meaningful operational insights.
• Executes agreed application maintenance activities to ensure stable, reliable service delivery.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Product Owners
• Product Designers, Product Developers & Product Managers
• Subject Matter Experts
• Product Design & Creation Leadership
• External Technology Partners

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Demonstrated experience as a Technology Analyst or Consultant in complex enterprise environments spanning multiple domains and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of:
  • E2E Business processes and how they map into technical processes and platforms
  • Data & asset-centric platforms (e.g. Digital Asset Management)
  • Cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, and their role in modern pipeline design, including AI-enabled services
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Prototyping and evaluating AI-enabled solutions
  • Integrating AI services with enterprise platforms

COLLABORATION

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technology teams
• Ability to contribute relevant insights in discovery, assessment, and solution design workshops
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value and compelling narratives
• Supports the creation of development roadmaps and business cases that drive informed decisions

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in product-centric, creative, or design-driven environments is a strong plus
• Background in consumer goods or digital product development is beneficial

Completeness note:

The source requisition contains no separate Benefits section or additional externally advertised benefits, so none have been invented. The business/team context provided by the requisition is Brand & Creation Technologies within TECH and is represented through the introduction and Key Relationships rather than introducing claims not present in the source.

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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.

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