Summary: This role involves leading a team of Security Architects to establish target-state architectures, align security with business priorities, and drive adoption of modern security frameworks. Highlights: 1. Lead a team of Security Architects to shape future security architecture 2. Drive adoption of modern security frameworks like Zero Trust 3. Contribute to organizational strategies and monitor emerging technologies At adidas, every day is a chance to flip the script. An invitation to take everything we know and re\-invent it. Do it better. Never settling for good enough. Every day we get up, invent, adapt, improvise, find new ways to collaborate, and do the unexpected. We’re creators, makers and doers. Helping athletes make a difference, not just in their games, but in their lives and in their world. It’s an obsession. We’ve been doing this for more than 75 years. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, we’ve been defining sport culture since the beginning. And we’re never done. Come be a part of shaping the future together with us. IT STARTS WITH YOU SENIOR MANAGER INFORMATION SECURITY SECURITY ARCHITECTURE \& TRANSFORMATION PURPOSE: In Security Architecture \& Transformation we enable the business to deliver value to our consumers via technology securely by providing clear security directions, guardrails, and expert design authority—without becoming a bottleneck. We offer clear guidance on applying robust security principles across the organization, ensuring that every technical solution or digital asset maintains full compliance with relevant security standards and requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Lead a team of Security Architects who will be core to delivering the following listed objectives * Establish target\-state architectures of one or more of cloud, identity, network, application security, etc. * Align security architecture with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives * Drive adoption of modern frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, cloud\-native security). * Lead architecture review boards (ARB) for new systems and major changes * Define and enforce security design standards, patterns, and reference architectures * Ensure consistency across regions, business units, and platforms * Develops and communicates corporate information security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring secure architectural principles across designs. * Contributes to organizational strategies related to information control and evaluates environmental/market trends for risks, impacts, and opportunities. * Provides authoritative security control guidance in collaboration with legal, technical, and other experts. * Understands client needs, conducts analysis, recommends solution options, and facilitates stakeholder collaboration to ensure effective implementation. * Maintains expert level knowledge in defined specialisms, provides advanced guidance, and consolidates expertise from multiple sources. * Conducts and contributes to research activities, including data collection, report creation, publication, and presentation of findings. * Monitors emerging technologies, assesses threats/opportunities, and produces reports and technology roadmaps. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * College or university degree with focus on IT, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 7 years of IT experience, with 5 years of exposure to the relevant area. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient English skills (verbal and written). * Deep experience in at least one of: o Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) o Identity \& access management (IAM, SSO, federation, Zero Trust) o Application \& API security o Network security architecture o Data \& AI Security Architecture * Strong understanding in at least one of: o Threat modelling methodologies (STRIDE, etc.) o Secure SDLC practices o Modern architectures (microservices, containers, serverless) * Proactivity and “team player” attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively. * Growth mindset focused on continuous learning, improvement and adaptability to change. * Passion for the latest technology and for delivering consumer/business value. * Aptitude to learn and implement new technologies, with a hands on and problem solving approach. WHAT IF I DON’T CHECK ALL THE BOXES? It’s ok if some of the technology or terminology mentioned here are new for you. We’ll happily teach you. At adidas, we’re keen to increase our team’s diversity of backgrounds and skills, and we’re more interested in the work you will produce than that work you’ve already produced in the past. If you’d love to work with us, then we’d love to hear from you. WHAT WE OFFER: * You will be part of a company where digital transformation, innovation and continuous improvement are core principles of our culture. * You will join a team of talented and passionate quality engineers, with a lot of opportunities to grow and reach your expectations. * You will be part of a highly engaged, multinational with international career opportunities. * Individual development, training and a tech community. * Hybrid Work Setup: enjoy the advantages of a flexible remote work environment (40% Weekly within Spain) combined with the amazing onsite facilities and culture. * Competitive salary, benefits and valuable discounts on adidas products. Sound good? Apply here and be part of our tomorrow. Not the right job for you? There are thousands of opportunities at adidas around the world. Find the one with your name on it. Want to get a behind the scenes look at our offices? adidas Careers Check out these videos to see what it’s like to work in our offices around the world! THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES www.careers.adidas\-group.com 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.** JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Information Security BRAND: LOCATION: Zaragoza TEAM: Technology STATE: COUNTRY/REGION: ES CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 542518 DATE: Apr 25, 2026