Operations Manager, Black Community Commitment - Global Jordan

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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.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

Who we are looking for

Jordan Brand's purpose is defined by our commitment to the community, but in this role, you will find ways to create the future of purpose by connecting to macro issues that impact the Black Community. You will build on the legacy of our global Wings program and commitments to the Black Community. You will be instrumental in helping us recognize and grant to organizations that are making an impact. You will have strong strategic instincts, with an ability to execute flawlessly. You thrive in ambiguous, highly collaborative environments, and bring creative and analytical thinking to the solutions you build! You'll facilitate and encourage process improvement of the grantmaking process, focused on effective, simple and flexible solutions. Your connection to basketball culture and the Black Community is authentic and part of how you experience the world as a global citizen!
What you will work on

• Management of the Jordan Brand Black Community Commitment grantee portfolio, including budget oversight, forecasting, contract management, processing grant payments and grantee communications.
• Contribute in setting Jordan Black Community Commitment strategic priorities & goals, including the development of related processes for operational excellence. Partner with Nike SCI and GPA peers to align on strategy, process, and planning.
• Management of grant commitments in the SCI platforms for accurate documentation and processing.
• Partner with both internal and external legal counsel to manage templates, support legal execution and ensure enforcement of legal requirements related to grants and contract management.
• Create and implement the development of best practices, grantmaking processes documentation and training materials for the Jordan Black Community Commitment team.
• Manage relationships with external partners, contract execution, Nike SCI and Jordan Brand cross-functional teams.
• Develop new solutions to meet current business needs, maintaining a community focus.
• Collaborate with Jump Management and cross functional teams on elevated storytelling.
• Key player in planning/facilitating Jordan's open call grant programs.
• Provide guidance and leadership around due diligence process for the BCC portfolio.
• Operational support, development and maintenance of process/training materials.

Who you will work with
You'll be part of the Global Communications and Purpose team for Jordan Brand, working closely with Brand, external partners, SCI and Jordan Leadership Team, as well as Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors who provide philanthropic guidance and due diligence support. This position reports to the Director, Global Purpose, based at the Nike WHQ in Beaverton, OR.

What you bring

• BA/BS or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 6+ years relevant experience in operations, retail, supply chain, project management and/or related field.
• Expertise in contracts and grant management.
• Knowledge management and experience with CRM cloud-based tools. (Salesforce administration, Coupa, Aravo, AirTable is a plus).
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Previous business operations experience in the development of best practices, policies, and process improvement. Project and change management experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to structure problems, apply sound qualitative and quantitative analysis, and package conclusions and recommendations through compelling communications
• A deep attention to detail and dedication to accuracy and precision.
• An ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, often ambiguous environment.
• An ability to work and learn independently and collaboratively in diverse teams.
• A willingness to support occasional after-hours effort in support of key initiatives.

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.