WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As the Principal, Portfolio Management, you'll be part of the CFO Office of Strategy & Enablement, reporting to the Director, Integrated Transformation Management Office. You'll collaborate closely with your Portfolio Change Management partner, operating as a dynamic two-in-a-box team across all programs within your portfolio. Together, you'll ensure seamless integration of change, program management and delivery - driving impact across the portfolio.

Additionally, you'll engage with Finance Executive Leadership, Global Process Owners, and cross-functional teams, including Technology, Operations and Nike Business Services. External partners and vendors will also be part of your network as needed.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional who brings a wealth of knowledge in portfolio and program management, process improvement, and the adoption of new technologies.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related business field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio and program management, process improvement, and the adoption of new technologies. Proven track record of managing complex portfolios and delivering hands-on program work
• Experience with AI and driving its use in the workplace (experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot is a plus)
• Proven track record of leading diverse teams and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution which includes developing long-term plans and executing them effectively
• Experience in recruiting and managing external consultants; sourcing, onboarding and overseeing external consultants
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills as well as ability to convey complex ideas clearly and foster strong relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience dissecting complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• A passion for the Nike Brand and our values and goals!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Principal, Portfolio Management, you will be both a strategist and executor. You will lead a portfolio of finance programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial strategies. You will deliver hands-on project management support, owning and executing project management deliverables for select programs within the portfolio.

• Lead a Portfolio of Finance Programs: Manage a comprehensive portfolio of finance programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial strategies.
• Deliver Hands-On Project Management Support: Own and execute project management deliverables for select programs within the portfolio. You’ll be both strategist and executor.
• Recruit and Manage Consultants: Source, onboard, and oversee external project management consultants for approved programs, ensuring alignment with Nike’s values and goals.
• Conduct Thorough Financial Analysis and Risk Assessments: Inform decision-making and optimize portfolio performance.
• Monitor and Evaluate the Progress of Finance Programs: Providing regular updates and recommendations to senior management in partnership with your Portfolio Change Manager
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across Finance, Transformation, and Change teams, acting as a trusted advisor and program champion.
• Assess and Report Against Cross-Program Impacts: In partnership with your Portfolio Change Manager, build and maintain an evergreen matrix of cross-program impacts within your portfolio, inclusive of which stakeholders are impacted and when
• Measure and Report Impact: Define success metrics and track progress to ensure change efforts deliver measurable business outcomes.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.