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
The candidate will be part of a team who is passionate about enabling data and insights in service of the Finance function to drive sustainable and profitable growth for Nike. Regular partnerships include a wide range of Finance leaders and teams, as well as cross-functional organizations, responsible for driving clarity, alignment, and security of Finance data in the delivery of Data Governance priorities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a trusted leader who can shape and positively influence team culture. They have an enterprise mindset with the tenacity and courage to drive change, coupled with a strong sense of accountability. They demonstrate self-awareness, value diverse perspectives, and foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and influencing skills, strong decision-making, and the ability to navigate a complex, matrix environment. This leader must be adaptable, a critical thinker, and an expert in financial data, with deep experience in data governance.
Bachelor’s degree in Data, Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, or a business-related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
9+ years of experience leading data governance initiatives, including, development and implementation standards, policies, and establishing stewardship operating model.
Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams, driving positive impact across the organization.
Skills
Expert-level experience with data governance requirements and methods, with proven ability to work with business and analytics leaders to identify and align on workable business solutions to data quality requirements and challenges
Experience leading or working with Data Governance and/or data solutions professionals and/or teams
Involvement with data and information/content strategies involving collaborative solutions, predictive analytics and BI reporting, machine learning, knowledge systems, big data and the use of diverse sources of data/content
Strong track record of leading change in a complex, matrix organization
Expert interpersonal, written and verbal skills with proven ability to educate, inform, persuade, and achieve understanding and buy-in on data quality/data governance needs across different functions, levels and customers
Experience working in a global business environment
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead the data governance strategy and execution for the Finance function, building sustainable processes and strong partnerships that result in trusted data and insights. Specifically,
You will lead the development and implementation of Finance data governance strategies, ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of financial data to support the Nike business, ensuring we are meeting business needs while balancing quality, risk and cost
You will develop and lead a team of data governance professionals responsible for establishing Finance practices, policies and frameworks that enhance data quality, security and accessibility
You will ensure financial governance policies meet regulatory and compliance standards
You will deploy industry best practices to assist in building excellence in our data governance and data quality initiatives
You will own relationships with diverse business stakeholders to understand current and anticipate future business needs, drive alignment and communication on shared initiatives impacting financial data
You will elevate the understanding and demonstrate the value of data governance across business leaders and stakeholders
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.
