Technology Consultant

The role of the Technology Consultant is based in Sourcing's Liaison Office (LO) in Pakistan, responsible for the planning, installing and for the configuration of software solutions and systems. It is capable to support LO employees with specific applications and provides expert advisory. The role analyzes information systems of adidas and individualizes specific system solutions to meet the demand of the business.

Business analysis

• Investigates LO Business' operational needs and problems, and opportunities, contributing to the recommendation of improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes and organization
• Assists in defining acceptance tests for these recommendations

Requirements definition and management

• Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritization activities for small[1]scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives
• Follows agreed standards, applying appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements
• Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required
• Prioritizes requirements and documents traceability to source
• Reviews requirements for errors and omissions
• Provides input to the requirements baseline
• Investigates, manages, and applies authorized requests for changes to base-lined requirements, in line with change management policy

Porting/software configuration

• Assists in the configuration of software and equipment and the systems testing of platform[1]specific versions of one or more software products
• Documents faults, implements resolutions and retests to agreed standards

Application support

• Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures
• Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics
• Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks

• Global Tech
• Local LO Pakistan's Business
• Global Sourcing Business
• HR Management

Qualifications

• University degree or above in IT-related disciplines
• Proficient spoken and written command of English
• At least 10 years of IT experience, preferably in supporting Sourcing business processes for Apparel and A&G
• Exposure in factory IT environment with experience in working with T1 and/or T2 suppliers for Sourcing applications support
• Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge in Power Platform development, including Power Apps (Canvas App), Microsoft Flow (Power Automate), as well as other tech tools that may create a better integrated solution
• Expertise in advanced report generation and dashboard development using Power BI for business users
• Solid background and knowledge of API development and integration
• Proven track record in IT infrastructure, especially networking, to address related technical topics as needed
• Proficient in using Jira, Confluence, and Aspen for project, incident and knowledge management
• Familiar with application rollout processes including DEV, UAT, and PROD environments
• Well-rounded IT experience capable of taking a holistic view in IT to offer consultancy services to LO Business in bridging gaps and resolving issues among cross-functional Tech teams
• Able to provide 1st and/or 2nd level user support for Sourcing applications as needed.
• Experience in working with a geographically diverse team with strong cultural awareness
• Participated in projects with people from other functions/markets

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.