Lead, Program Management

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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.

NIKE, Inc. is in perpetual motion. Administrative employees help Nike teams around the world keep up with the company's rapid pace. They act as liaisons embedded in business functions and geographies. Their talents - problem solving, organization, time management and more - help fuel the success of their teams. Nike's diverse group of administrative assistants and receptionists embodies professionalism and models core Nike values to guests and fellow employees.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Consumer, Product, Brand & Marketplace Operations (CPBM) exists to serve, enable, and lead Nike's CPBM team to the future. We drive data and digital capabilities, process and continuous improvement, and excellence in business operations. Our team's vision is to be outstanding and improve the collective potential of CPBM. CPBM works closely with Nike's Consumer Teams (Men's, Women's, and Kids') and our Functional Teams (Footwear, Apparel, and Design). These are unique operations roles centered around driving future ways of working for our CPBM community.

The Lead, Program Management role works within the central operations team which exists to manage and resource the portfolio of initiatives that drive CPBM into the future. This role is focused on delivering E2E program management on an assigned strategic initiative.

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 required in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Master's degree preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience within Business, IT, or an equivalent
• At least 3 years of portfolio, program management and/or project management leadership roles. Project management certification preferred (PMP)
• Proven experience delivering large complex programs
• Complex problem-solving and experience establishing processes that strengthen fact-based decision making
• Demonstrated expertise of developing consensus and influencing effective outcomes across diverse teams
• Experience working in a highly matrixed work environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, mentoring and leadership skills
• Experience in product creation a plus

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As a Lead, Program Management you will focus on the planning and delivery of 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

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.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.