Who we are looking for:
As a Footwear Product Line Manager II for the North America Express Lane, we are looking for someone who will bring a positive attitude and foster collaboration across functions. This person has a passion for product and will lean in to support the Product Management team.
We are looking for someone authentic, curious, and courageous, who is looking to grow and challenge themselves. This person has a demonstrated track record of positively influencing internal and external partners. We are also looking for someone who actively creates an environment of inclusion and trust, who works together with others as one team, supporting others in doing meaningful work, driving impact and connecting consumers to the Nike Brand every day.
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What you will work on:
The Product Line Manager II for the North America Express Lane will support all stages of the product creation process at speed. As a Product Line Manager II, you'll help drive product and operational excellence from brief to final product approval. You will lead the product creation workflow through data managements and effective collaboration across cross functional teams. You will deliver on key dates and hold yourself accountable to be a great teammate.
The ideal candidate will help the Footwear product team uncover sharp consumer and marketplace insights to inform impactful product briefs. The PLM II will monitor progress against objectives and learn/support aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market.
A typical day/week includes ensuring the accuracy of information in key systems, sample management, participate in meetings and providing clear communication to guide cross functional teams through critical checkpoints.
Who you will work with:
You'll be responsible for collaborating with Design, Development, Merchandising & Brand teammates to create industry leading footwear with compelling & consumer centric stories.
You will foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Nike Footwear Family and you will be a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of product experience or related experience in merchandising, retail or product
- Curiosity. Possess a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas and opportunities.
- Great Product eye and strong style sensibility
- Proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment
- Basic understanding of the Footwear construction and story-telling process
- Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong team player with positive attitude
- Process driven, with great organization skills
- Self-starter with ability to manage ambiguity and change
- Attention to details and deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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.