Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In this role, you will partner closely across Jordan teams from Business Integration (Global to Geo) to Planning, Finance and Strategy. You will work in close partnership with the Global Nike Central CODE team to align on process while ensuring we’re delivering on the specific needs of our Jordan consumer.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You will bring your expertise to a wide range of objectives across the consumer value chain. We are seeking a systems thinker with a proven leadership profile and track record of leading transformation change. You are successful at flying at altitudes from 50,000 feet “conceptual” to ground level “finish the play”. Your superpowers include untangling complexity, translating intent to action, inviting and resolving conflict, delivering results with efficiency, speed and precision, and galvanizing diverse teams in a shared direction. You play big and team first.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, product of related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training
A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience
Practiced expert of Nike Go to Market process with an understanding of product/retail value chain from innovation to consumer
Experienced leader and manager of people, process and projects
Self-starter, flexible thinker and outstanding communicator, as well as comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing different personalities and perspectives at all levels.
Instinctively know the right conversations to hold to deliver the right outcomes, and build work plans to ensure it.
Thrives on driving clarity at the heart of Nike and Jordan’s organizational matrices
Exceptional facilitation skills, including ability to gather relevant data, actively listen, and negotiate forward progress with an ability to influence cross functionally
Attention and love of the details with ability to pull up high to define the bigger picture.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Partner to operationalize our Sport-Led Offense end to end to drive efficiency, speed and precision in how we dream, build and deliver seasons. Jordan primary contact with Nike Central CODE.
Coach and mentor direct report and dotted-line Jordan Geo CODE managers
Model the way with energy, attitude and professional maturity
Uphold shared standards of excellence
Serve as the primary Jordan partner to Nike Central CODE and work back through appropriate Jordan people and functions as the CODE authority to deliver E2E
Partner with Jordan Geo’s on the integration of Global and Geo CODE gates and dates to deliver E2E excellence
Lead Business Integration kick-off and post analysis for each Global CODE gate (in partnership with relevant sport or functional BI leader)
Take ownership in the clear and creative ways we enroll the entire brand in CODE celebrating it as a path to our greatness
Partner with Planning and BI to harmonize Rhythm of the Game IBAs to ensure connectivity to build, manage and deliver seasons with precision
Partner with Sr Director Business Integration on projects and initiatives to operationalize Jordan standards to build a Culture of Greatness, operationalize the Sport Offense to drive consumer love and marketplace growth and expand Brand capabilities to add durability and flexibility to keep pace with speed of change.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.