Job Description
Senior Product Line Manager, NA Local Creation Footwear Nike - 4.1 Beaverton, OR Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Product development project management Product discovery Merchandising Bachelor's degree in business Process design Mid-level Customer insights research 3 years Schedule management Collaboration with product development teams Analysis skills Presentation skills Bachelor's degree Decision making Product management Overseeing product design launches Brand storytelling Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Product design Business Cross-functional team management Communication skills Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Position Type Full Time Career area Product Creation, Development & Management Merchandising Location 1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States Job
ID R-84748
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It's a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we're after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete• in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game? WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Senior Product Line Manager, this individual will partner with a broader North America Local Creation team inclusive of Design and Development, while also closely collaborating with Global Product and Merchandising partners to help drive franchise health and marketplace relevance. This role is primarily focused on Nike Sportswear (NSW), with potential to extend across Performance Run and Kids. You will engage closely with North America Local Creation Apparel counterparts and the broader North America Nike Geo community, and report directly to the Senior Manager of Product Line Management, NA Local Creation. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Product Line Manager who will serve as an individual contributor within the North America Local Creation Footwear product creation team - bringing a positive mindset, strong point of view, and the ability to connect and align teams to move product and process forward. This role requires someone who can drive key facets of the product creation process and translate consumer and marketplace insights into clear, compelling product briefs that serve North America consumer needs. You should be comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, able to evolve ways of working, and confident leading cross-functional partners through decision-making. We are seeking a strong consumer advocate with a passion for product, fashion, color, and style, and bring the communication and influencing skills needed to create alignment across diverse teams. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to help create and drive an efficient process. Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training. Minimum 3+ years of experience in product creation, product management, merchandising, or related fields Robust business acumen and strategic decision-making rooted in deep consumer and marketplace understanding. Strong product point of view with an understanding of footwear construction and product storytelling Ability to translate vision and insights into compelling consumer-led concepts and product solutions. Refined style sensibility and curiosity to continuously learn about consumers, trends, and opportunities. Proven ability to capture and articulate consumer insights and influence product direction. Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders and external partners. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple timelines. Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse teams. Ability to travel up to 15-20% WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As a Senior Product Line Manager for North America Local Creation Footwear, this individual will focus on creating inspiring product on a faster timeline to serve consumers specifically in the North America marketplace. They will be responsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models, leading to on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specifications, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals. This individual will deeply understand the NSW consumer in the North America geography and apply those insights to create distinctive, coveted product that solve real consumer needs. This includes balancing innovative thinking and freshness with commercial realities and franchise health. 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer. 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. What You Can Expect OUR HIRING GAME PLAN 01
Apply Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit - review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you. 02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you'll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you - the whole you - so don't shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique. 03 Interview Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
