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 Principal Program Manager joins Nike’s Distribution & Transportation (DOT) team at ELC, the beating heart of Nike logistics in Europe. Reporting to the Director of Product Management, Distribution & Outbound Transportation, and collaborating with the Senior Director, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain & Planning, this role partners across technology, senior leadership, and delivery teams to drive impactful programs.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike seeks a strategic program leader with a proven track record in large-scale, cross-functional delivery. The ideal candidate has coordinated 15+ tech teams across time zones, excels in executive communications, and brings strong supply chain and technical acumen. Success in this role requires influencing without authority, navigating complexity, and thriving in an inclusive, action-oriented culture.
Key requirements:
- 10+ years of program management experience, focused on large-scale technology or supply chain programs.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating 15+ tech teams across multiple time zones.
- Expertise in executive stakeholder communications and reporting.
- Proficiency in all phases of program delivery, from inception to post go-live hyper care.
- ability to navigate at various levels of detail
- Strong influencing skills and end-to-end supply chain understanding.
- Proactive in driving & steering the work.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
- Experience with WMS/TMS implementations.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in logistics and transportation.
- Experience in global or multi-regional supply chain environments.
- Transition management expertise.
- English fluency required; Dutch is a plus.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead delivery for large-scale programs in Distribution & Outbound Transportation, supporting all phases from planning to hyper care. You’ll coordinate across technology, operations, and business teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You’ll facilitate timely decision-making, escalate risks when needed, and communicate clearly with senior leaders, while understanding the realities of delivery teams.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive delivery of major programs, including WMS/TMS upgrades, with impact across DOT and beyond.
- Build and execute integrated program plans, monitor progress, and adjust to meet timelines and budgets.
- Establish program governance, operational models, and health reporting.
- Facilitate decision-making and escalate when delays threaten program success.
- Influence and align cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Communicates program status, risks, and needs to senior leaders and VPs.
- Champion Nike’s ASAP culture, inclusion, and “just do it” mentality at ELC.
Deadline to submit applications: 30/12/2025
NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE
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.
