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.
The Director, Partnerships is responsible for developing, executing, and scaling strategic partnerships that advance NIKE’s DEI mission. This leader drives both internal and external collaborations, oversees partnership programming, and ensures alignment with enterprise DEI and business objectives. The Director manages a team and works cross-functionally with DEI leadership, HR, Legal, Communications, and People Analytics.
Who You’ll Work With
- Senior Director, Global DEI Operations and Partnerships
- DEI Leadership Team, HR, Legal, Communications, and People Analytics
- External partners, global and geo based DEI teams
- Director, Global DEI Operations
- Marketing, Talent Acquisition, Sports Marketing and Social and Community Impact teams
Who We’re Looking For
- Strategic relationship builder with deep DEI knowledge and business acumen
- Proven experience in partnership management, program development, and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience leading teams and driving enterprise alignment
- Skilled in data-driven decision-making and impact measurement
- Excellent communicator and influencer
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, HR, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of experience, education, and training.
- 10+ years of experience in partnership management, DEI, or related field
- Experience working with senior executives and diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
What You’ll Work On
Activate the Partnerships & Enablers
- Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy anchored to Nike’s DEI priorities and HR strategies.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with external organizations, internal business teams to unlock resources, amplify impact, and connect DEI work to business and community goals.
- Create and maintain playbooks, toolkits, and operating rhythms for partnership activation, ensuring systems and access are in place for all teams.
- Grow Brand Loyalty: Collaborate on premium, inclusive community experiences and external partnerships that deepen brand trust and authentic connection.
- Power DEI with Data & Rigor: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to measure partnership impact, monitor industry trends, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Leadership & Enablement
- Lead, coach, and develop the Partnerships team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Monitor industry trends and identify new partnership opportunities that align with DEI strategy and business goals.
- Report on key performance indicators and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
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.
