Manager, Strategic Planning & Project Management
Manager, Strategic Planning & Project Management
Values & Innovation
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Purpose of Role
Under Armour APAC is looking for a Manager in Business Planning to support regional strategic planning and drive commercial insights across the region. We are looking for someone with curiosity and analytical & strategic thinking, strong problem-solving and fast learning skills; and is comfortable working across functions and markets in a fast-paced environment.
This role will work closely with the Director, Business Planning & Analytics and cross-functional teams to conduct market research and strategic analysis, identify growth opportunities and develop long-term and annual business planning.
Your Impact
Under Armour APAC is looking for a Manager in Business Planning to support regional strategic planning and drive commercial insights across the region. We are looking for someone with curiosity and analytical & strategic thinking, strong problem-solving and fast learning skills; and is comfortable working across functions and markets in a fast-paced environment.
This role will work closely with the Director, Business Planning & Analytics and cross-functional teams to conduct market research and strategic analysis, identify growth opportunities and develop long-term and annual business planning.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES)
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with a reasonable degree of autonomy.
- Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate data and information into meaningful business insights.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, particularly in developing management-level analyses and presentations.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Good stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an evolving environment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business planning, commercial analytics/strategy, strategy consulting, or related areas.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Strong business analysis and structured problem-solving experience.
- Experience in consumer goods, sportswear, retail, fashion, or related industries preferred.
- Experience in strategy consulting or an internal corporate strategy/planning function is a plus.
- Regional or multi-market experience is preferred.
- Excellent written / verbal communication and presentation skills in English
Workplace Location
- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Shanghai office.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
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