The Director, Global DEI Operations is a strategic partner and operational leader responsible for maximizing the effectiveness, impact, and alignment of NIKE’s global DEI organization. This role leads planning, operational capabilities, insights, and execution across DEI initiatives, ensuring clarity of business objectives, optimized resource allocation, and measurable outcomes. The Director will collaborate closely with DEI leadership, People Analytics, HR, Legal, and Communications teams.
Who You’ll Work With
• DEI Leadership Team and Senior Director, Global DEI Operations and Partnerships
• People Analytics, HR Business Partners, Legal, and Communications
• ERGs, regional DEI teams, and external stakeholders
• Senior executives, including C-Suite, for strategic presentations and reporting
Who We’re Looking For
• Strategic thinker with deep DEI knowledge and strong business acumen
• Proven experience in operations, planning, and executive-level communications
• Strong program and project management skills with attention to detail
• Experience in Chief of Staff or similar strategic roles preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Skilled in data analysis, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization tools
What You’ll Work On
Enable the Strategy
• Build operational capabilities, infrastructure, rhythms, and planning frameworks that allow DEI strategy to scale and succeed.
• Deliver insights, dashboards, and scorecards that measure impact and guide decisions.
• Create and maintain playbooks, toolkits, and operating rhythms.
• Track and report on key performance indicators and strategic effectiveness.
• Ensure systems, partnerships, and access are in place to make DEI accessible and actionable for all teams.
Elevate the Storytelling
• Craft compelling, data-driven narratives that make DEI work visible, resonant, and aligned with NIKE’s brand and values.
• Lead the development and delivery of executive presentations, business review decks, and internal/external communications.
• Support enterprise-wide DEI visibility and engagement through storytelling platforms.
Operations & Execution
• Oversee global DEI operations, including process optimization and budget management.
• Ensure seamless coordination across DEI initiatives and geographies.
• Support readiness and activation efforts across retail, DCs, and corporate teams.
• Track and monitor progress vis a vis measures of success
Leadership & Enablement
• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Facilitate communication flow and alignment across the DEI team.
• Prepare DEI leadership for key meetings, public appearances, and board engagements.
• Manage priorities and workflows to focus on critical initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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.
