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
You’ll join the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL), a multidisciplinary team driving innovation through science to make athletes* measurably better. This role reports to the Athlete Experience Research Operations (AERO) team, collaborating with researchers, engineers, product teams, and external partners to enable research and deliver strategic priorities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a visionary leader with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams toward impactful results. This individual thrives in complex, matrixed environments, balancing internal and external partnerships to deliver sophisticated solutions. They bring deep knowledge of research, innovation, and business connectivity, coupled with exceptional communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in building strategies, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Open to work in Beaverton, OR
- Master’s degree in human movement science (biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology), engineering, sports management, business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
- 4+ years in a management and/or leadership role
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain strategic partnerships across industries
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll shape and execute short- and near-term strategies for the AERO team, driving operational excellence and enabling research capabilities. Your work will influence Nike’s innovation pipeline and athlete experience.
Core Responsibilities:
- Partner with NSRL scientists, product research teams, data scientists, engineers, and external partners
- Define operational plans, program scope, and deliverables for complex research initiatives
- Align and prioritize work streams across Nike’s matrix to meet timelines and dependencies
- Enable day-to-day operations and ensure project deliverables for lab teams
- Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders
- Develop and manage team performance, fostering growth and accountability
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.
