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 be part of Nike’s Advanced Innovation team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships. This role collaborates across innovation, strategy, sourcing, legal, and external partners to design and execute partnership models that accelerate Nike’s most forward-thinking initiatives.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to build strategic partnerships that drive transformative outcomes. The ideal candidate combines business acumen with creativity, thrives in ambiguous environments, and excels at influencing across a matrixed organization. They bring experience in business development, operations, finance, and strategy, and can move seamlessly from vision-setting to hands-on execution. Intellectual and emotional intelligence are key, as is the ability to marshal resources, align stakeholders, and deliver results that matter.
Key Qualifications:
- Located in Beaverton, OR and able to travel up to 15%
- 7–10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, business development, management consulting, or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Strategy or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Expertise in intellectual property transactions strongly preferred
- Proven track record in partnership development and integration
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead Nike’s partnership strategy for Advanced Innovation, focusing on materials, machinery, and services that bring athlete dreams to life. You’ll source, evaluate, and manage strategic relationships that unlock new opportunities for Nike and its partners.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive a partnership portfolio strategy in collaboration with Nike innovators
- Source and evaluate potential partners, negotiate agreements, and manage relationships
- Attend key strategy and portfolio reviews, providing focus and clarity to innovation initiatives
- Work closely with legal and sourcing teams to ensure compliance and alignment with Nike standards
- Identify and vet partners that support Nike’s Win Now strategy and long-term innovation goals
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.
