WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Global Audit and Risk Management (GARM) partners with management across the enterprise to improve and protect Nike’s value and brand through world-class risk management capabilities, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, and advisory services. As a Technology Director on our team, you will be a collaborative leader that oversees and manages teams executing internal audit, risk, and advisory engagements across NIKE’s technology landscape and will provide an independent evaluation of the risk and control environment. The Director should be a strategic and trusted advisor to business partners by applying technical skills and demonstrating mastery of technology and business acumen; providing thought leadership and practical recommendations that directly contribute to the achievement of business strategy and performance. The Director will also be responsible for developing and mentoring teammates to build future leaders for Nike.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This role will perform core-assurance and risk-based audits across the enterprise, while delivering work in accordance with project plans and timelines that carry out professional standards and tie to strategic priorities and key business risks. Your work will be highly visible to NIKE, Inc. executive management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and oversee work across multiple projects; champion continuous improvement within GARM processes and deliverables.
• Demonstrates proficiency of audit & risk management skills to identity, assess, and communicate risk, provides actionable recommendations for risk mitigation, enhances processes and the control environment.
• Leads the end-to-end risk assessment process for assigned risks, stays informed of changes in the risk landscape; proposes risk, audit, and advisory engagements.
• Leads teams to execute the portfolio of risk, audit, and advisory engagements that meet business and risk objectives, applicable laws & regulations, and professional auditing standards.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and business partners, providing thought leadership and consultative support as requested.
• Effectively manages and develops teammates to advance their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; leads through example and holds self and the team accountable for outcomes.
• Uses data, technology, and emerging best practices to improve processes and drive enhancements across GARM and Nike.
• Maintains highest standards of ethical conduct, promotes a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, changes in regulations, and emerging risks.

NIKE’s technology landscape is constantly evolving, but some technical audit areas of focus may include, cloud platforms, technical operations, product management, data governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, enterprise system implementation reviews (e.g. SAP), enterprise architecture, business continuity/disaster recovery, and assessing technology risk in other emerging applications/subject areas such as AI/ML, blockchain, and RPA.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll report directly to the Senior Director, Global Audit and Advisory. You’ll be part of a group of Directors who operate as leaders, coaches, and partners with GARM leadership to sustain a strong and collaborative team culture. Regular partnership with leaders across Nike’s enterprise is a key responsibility of the Director to drive proactive risk consultation, relationship management and delivery of internal audit, advisory and strategic enterprise risk services.

WHAT YOU BRING

The ideal candidate is a trusted leader who can shape and positively influence team culture. They have an enterprise mindset with the tenacity and courage to drive change, coupled with a strong sense of accountability. They demonstrate self-awareness, value diverse perspectives, and foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and influencing skills, strong decision-making, and the ability to navigate a complex, matrix environment. This leader must be adaptable, a critical thinker, and an expert in technology, with deep experience in operational controls. Most importantly, they have a proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams, driving positive impact across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting & Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field Bachelor's degree
• Professional certifications including CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or CSX
• Subject matter expertise in any of the following: Technology Operations, CyberSecurity, Privacy, Data Governance
• 10+ years professional, relevant work experience in technology, audit and risk services including internal or external audit, risk advisory services or enterprise risk management or comparable combination of skills and experiences
• Experience auditing general computing controls (ITGCs), including security/access, change control, systems development and technology operations
• Experience with business process mapping, risk and controls identification, design, and implementation
• Knowledge of operating system platforms, relational database platforms, cloud computing platforms, enterprise network and systems architecture concepts and technologies, and risk considerations for internet-facing digital experience and commerce applications.
• Proven understanding of managed service risk and control concepts for cloud-based services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), hosted infrastructure, and outsourcing services.
• Working knowledge of various system and application development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall); familiar with DevOps and continuous integration and continuous delivery approaches.

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.