Amer Sports Global Operations | Hybrid | Garching near Munich 

We are looking for a Vice President, Digital Operations to lead the digital transformation agenda for Amer Sports Global Operations from our office in Garching near Munich.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by people who share a passion for authenticity, impact and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams and a culture built on collaboration. If you are looking for an environment where you can create meaningful global impact and shape a new strategic capability, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

As Vice President, Digital Operations, you will define and lead the business-critical digital operations agenda for Amer Sports Global Operations, known as ASGO, across manufacturing, sourcing, transportation, distribution and the broader supply chain network.

Reporting directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Chief Digital and IT Officer, you will serve as the principal digital business partner to the CSCO and the Global Operations leadership team. You will co-shape the long-term Global Operations strategy and translate it into a clear digital, data, automation and technology agenda.

This is an opportunity to build a new global capability at the intersection of Operations, Supply Chain, Data, AI, Automation and Operational Technology. You will define how ASGO uses digital innovation to become more visible, intelligent, automated, connected and scalable while delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, productivity, quality, agility and resilience.

What you will be doing

• Define and own the Amer Sports Global Operations Digital strategy, value agenda and multi-year transformation roadmap.
• Co-shape the long-term Global Operations strategy and translate business priorities into the digital, data, AI, automation and technology agenda.
• Partner with Operations leaders to transform manufacturing, sourcing, transportation, distribution and supply chain operations through digital innovation.
• Own and prioritize the Amer Sports Global Operations digital demand and business case pipeline in partnership with Group IT, ensuring investments are linked to measurable operational and financial value.
• Set the strategic direction and operational priorities for data, analytics, forecasting, AI and machine learning across Global Operations, within Amer Sports’ Group-wide strategies and governance.
• Build and lead the automation agenda, including intelligent automation, workflow automation, AI-enabled processes and scalable operational use cases.
• Shape the future of Operational Technology across manufacturing and distribution, including industrial automation, robotics, warehouse technologies, connected equipment and the integration of operational and enterprise systems.
• Establish business governance, operational KPIs and value-realization frameworks to ensure accountability for business outcomes, not only technology delivery.
• Drive process harmonization and standardization across regions, brands and operational functions while balancing global consistency with regional requirements.
• Build and lead a lean, high-performing global Digital Operations organization spanning Operational Intelligence and AI, Automation, Operational Technology, Applications and Process Expertise, and Digital Operations Business Partnership.
• Define the organization, capabilities, governance, talent strategy and long-term resource plan needed to sustain the function.
• Act as the senior interface between Amer Sports Global Operations, Group IT, Brand IT and regional leadership, ensuring clear business ownership and effective collaboration within the Integrated IT operating model.
• Represent Global Operations and the CSCO in Group-level digital, technology and investment governance forums.
• Champion a business-led culture of innovation, adoption and continuous improvement across the global Operations organization.

What you need to succeed

• Extensive leadership experience in digital transformation, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial technology environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale global transformation initiatives and building capabilities from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of digital supply chain, data and analytics, AI, automation, operational technology, manufacturing systems, or warehouse technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and operate effectively in complex matrix organizations.
• Experience developing strategies and translating them into measurable business outcomes.
• Strong track record of building and leading high-performing international teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to connect business strategy, operations, technology, and people into a coherent transformation vision.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: Usually 2–4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
5. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!