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 GPS Places Team is focused on delivering exceptional spaces and experiences that support employee engagement and business performance. With five key functions—program operations, real estate, standards, construction program management, and design—this team works together to build and maintain environments that help attract and retain top talent.
This role reports to the Director of GPS Places Construction Program Management. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of GPS, and Nike business leaders, as well as external partners. This team thrives on problem-solving, clear communication, and delivering high-quality projects. Together, you’ll ensure programs are completed efficiently, within budget, and aligned with Nike's vision and strategy.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate has solid leadership and organizational skills. They are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This person has a robust understanding of construction processes and contracts and capable of managing multiple stakeholders while advocating on behalf of Nike and our team's interests.
Key Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, construction program management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an owner’s representative.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, interiors or a related field required.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of design, permitting and construction processes and contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and unblock work streams.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Program Manager, you will oversee all aspects of projects on behalf of Nike. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while fostering collaboration among all stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
• Acts as Nike’s representative, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and vision.
• Manages stakeholder communication, while collaborating with transition management and Nike's leaders.
• Develops plans for program execution, including risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Ensures all projects within the program adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Nike’s standards and policies.
• Supports the procurement process, manages budgets and reporting to finance partners, and collaborates with legal on contracts while safeguarding project goals.
• Manages scope changes across projects to minimize disruptions while maintaining alignment with Nike’s strategic 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.
