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Director, Program Management

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Director, Program Management

Beaverton, OR

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

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 Consumer, Product, Brand & Marketplace Operations (CPBM) team exists to drive Nike's success by harnessing data, digital capabilities, and process excellence to deliver world-class products to consumers worldwide. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of CPBM and propel the company forward.

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As a key member of Central Operations within CPBM Operations, you'll collaborate with Nike's Consumer Operations Teams (Men's, Women's, Kids'), Functional Operations Teams (Footwear, Apparel, Design), Technology partners, and Central Operations teams (Portfolio Management, Change Management, and Learning & Development). You'll drive a portfolio of revolutionary programs that transform Nike's merchandising and product creation operations, playing a critical role in shaping the future of the company.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking a seasoned professional with a unique blend of business acumen, program management expertise, and leadership skills. As a creative problem-solver with a passion for delivering results, you'll thrive in our fast-paced environment, driving complex programs forward and achieving exceptional outcomes.

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
  • Masters degree preferred
  • 12+ years of professional experience in Business, IT, or equivalent
  • 8+ years of portfolio, program management, and/or project management leadership experience; PMP certification preferred
  • Proven track record of delivering large, complex programs
  • Expertise in complex problem-solving, process development, and fact-based decision making
  • Strong consensus-building and influencing skills, with experience working across diverse teams
  • Experience in highly-matrixed work environments, with comfort navigating ambiguity
  • Excellent communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, mentoring, and leadership skills
  • Experience in product creation a plus

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As our Program Management leader, you'll be accountable for leading and developing a team of program and project managers, for elevating program management competencies, and for delivering a portfolio of complex strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership: You will be accountable for coaching, developing, and inspiring a team of program and project management experts. You will create a thriving culture within the program management function and across central operations, making our organization a destination for emerging program talent at Nike.

  • Inspire your team of program management professionals and foster a culture of continuous learning and development
  • 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 not-technical stakeholders and with global and geo stakeholders

Program Management Excellence: You will lead the program management team's continuous improvement efforts, establishing standard ways of working and best-in-class methodologies. You will partner with leaders across Central Operations to drive consistency in governance processes, enabling strategic alignment, prioritization, and visibility.

  • Develop and implement tools and processes to manage CPBM Ops programs
  • Establish standard expectations and deliverables for CPBM Ops Program Managers
  • Drive consistency in governance processes across the team
  • Partner with leaders to enable strategic alignment and prioritization
  • Implement best-in-class program management methodologies aligned to Nike's internal ways of working

Deliver Strategic Initiatives: You will partner with business leaders to create, manage, and track value delivery on assigned initiatives. You will lead and execute all aspects of program management, including scope, schedule, budget, capacity, risks, and dependencies.

  • Manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
  • Develop and execute program plans, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Partner with change management and learning development to ensure successful activation and adoption
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues, delivering status reporting to stakeholders

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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-48384
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led