Director Global Sports Moments

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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.
The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Director of Global Sport Moments to help lead end-to-end project management, leadership and execution for our Olympics, Paralympics and World Cups. These moments play a pivotal role in showcasing the best of Nike and serving athletes* around the world. This individual contributor will play a pivotal role in partnering across Global functions to align company plans and efforts against our most important sport moments from initial concepting 3-4 years out through event conclusion. An entrepreneurial, problem-solving mentality, an ability to manage through ambiguity and a positive, team-focused attitude, are all critical to this role. Additionally, a strong candidate should have expertise in leading complex, consumer-focused, enterprise-level projects that require multiple points of coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
What You Will Work On
As Director, GSM, you will lead the creation and ensure the execution of cross-functional workstreams to enable how Nike shows up at key global sports moments. A typical day in this role will be quite diverse, from leading large x-functional, x-geo alignment sessions to chasing individual action items with one function to partnering closely to inform product & merchandising plans to syncing with our Planning & Operations teammates to ensure product is tracking appropriately. Projects will focus around pulling multiple groups together to formulate strategies and subsequently partnering with teammates to execute and achieve those strategies. Projects will focus on serving both elite athletes and everyday athletes/consumers. This unique role will often need to operate independently with minimal direction and be able to both roll up their sleeves and get in the details, while also being able to think strategically and partner with senior leaders.
Who You Will Work With
This project leadership role joins a small team that works across the company to have a large influence and impact. You will report to the Sr. Director, Global Sports Moments and partner closely with the Business Operations Director, GSM. In this role, you will be working across the Mens, Womens and Kids teams and will partner closely with a number of Global functions including Innovation, Product, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, Brand, Communications and Sports Marketing.
You will work with creative teams at the front end of the concept/product creation process to working with the local teams through to executing the consumer experience, this role will connect dots and drive clarity to ensure project success.
What You Bring

• Experience working successfully in a highly matrix work environment
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (with advanced degree and/or experiences a plus), or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• An ability to travel 10% of the time, as needed
• 10+ years of diverse experience across a number of functions (Product Management, Merchandising, Brand Management, Strategy, Operations, etc)
• Proficiency in business communication and verbal/written communication to promote conceptual understanding and mobilize through storytelling
• A team-first, enthusiastic, positive attitude. Able to maintain grace, a sense of humor, and perspective under pressure. This role will be working with and influencing at all levels
• Athlete*-centric experience, ideally across multiple functions (Innovation, Product Management, Merchandising, Brand Management, Strategy, Ops, etc)
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and experience in working and managing within diverse and cross-functional teams
• Proven experience demonstrated in cross-functional project delivery from strategy to execution
• Demonstrated expertise of building consensus across business partners and influencing successful outcomes

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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