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 Digital Process Optimization (DPO) Team under Nike Consumer, Product, Brand, & Marketplace (CPBM) Operations transforms operational processes through innovative digital solutions. In the Senior, Process Optimization role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize process automation and workflow solutions. Reporting to the DPO Senior Manager, you will collaborate with global product creation, CPBM Operations, software engineering, program management, and data governance teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive productivity, foster collaboration, and enable data-driven decision-making.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The DPO Team is seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, with a passion for operational excellence and a strong background in software product development. This individual will have a proven track record of engaging with users to deeply understand their needs and deliver sustainable digital solutions that drive productivity, foster collaboration, and enable data-driven decision-making. In this role, you will act as both a strategic problem solver and an operator, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize process automation and advanced workflow solutions. You will contribute to creating scalable, collaborative, and impactful solutions that enable operational excellence and enterprise-wide alignment.
- 5+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, Business Management Consulting, Product Management, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
- Demonstrated expertise in configuration, customization, and implementation of SaaS applications like RPA or Workflow systems.
- Lean or Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
- Experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive change at scale
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders and with global and geo stakeholders
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Digital Process Optimization Manager, you will oversee the product lifecycle of process automation and workflow solutions, from discovery through concept, testing, launch, and maturity. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design, build, and delivery of process automation and workflow solutions using Automation Anywhere and Pega ecosystems.
- Collaborating with teams to translate the needs of CPBM into user-centric digital experiences.
- Ensuring timely delivery of high-impact features while prioritizing user sentiment and measurable value drops.
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to inform solution design and prototyping with end users.
- Developing, testing, and deploying sustainable, interim solutions leveraging LCNC, RPA, and advanced workflows.
- Owning the product roadmap and managing complex solution lifecycles, including requirements gathering, build, testing, launch, and ongoing production support.
- Establishing best practices and scalable processes to maximize the impact of delivered solutions.
- Reporting progress and managing your backlog within an Agile methodology to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.