(Junior) Manager Business Processes Planning & Analytics

Location: PUMA Way Headquarters, Germany

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

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YOUR MISSION

Project Delivery & Planning: Manage assigned projects from initiation through implementation and handover, maintaining clear plans, milestones, deliverables, and status reporting

Cross-functional Team Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of internal & external team members, including business representatives/Product Owners, Solution Architects, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Testers to ensure aligned and timely execution

Business & Technology Alignment: Support the translation of business requirements into clear project objectives, delivery plans, and coordinated technology activities

Scope, Timeline & Resource Management: Monitor project scope, schedule, quality, deliverables and resource requirements; address deviations and coordinate corrective actions

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with business and technology stakeholders on progress, decisions, risks, dependencies, and required actions

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management: Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; coordinate mitigation activities and escalate where necessary

Testing, Deployment & Adoption: Coordinate testing, business validation, deployment readiness, documentation, communication, and handover activities to support successful implementation and adoption

Delivery Standards & Continuous Improvement: Apply established project management methods, governance processes, and delivery tools while contributing practical improvements and lessons learnt.

YOUR TALENT

4+ years of experience in Data Analytics or AI Project Management, or a comparable role within a complex international environment

Proven experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple business stakeholders and delivery teams

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to facilitate discussions, align expectations, and communicate effectively across organizational levels

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, business-focused language

Structured, analytical, and results-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Good understanding of data and analytics concepts, delivery processes, and technology environments

Experience with modern analytics and cloud technologies such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, or comparable platforms is an advantage.

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.