Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

This is an opportunity to work within both Nikes Global Operations and Logistics (GOaL) and Commercial Analytics team to design and develop analytics products to optimize the movement of inventory across our complex global distribution network. Nike delivers over 1.4B units globally from over 500 factories to over 70 distribution centers. Our analytics help operations balance speed, service, sustainability, cost and convenience to serve our ecommerce consumers, 1000s of stores and wholesalers. We have a rapidly growing Commercial Analytics team in this space, including in 2019, NIKE acquired Celect, a Boston-based company founded out of MIT, passionate about predictive analytics and optimization solutions. This is an opportunity to work with that team to lead NIKE through a digital transformation.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We need an experienced Director of Product Management to join our GOaL Commercial Analytics team! We're looking for candidates with a technical background who have experience as a Product Manager with an Analytics-based product for a supply chain or operations application. Candidates should enjoy crafting and selling a vision, gathering requirements from customers, and working with the Analytics and Engineering team to break down and prioritize the work. We're looking for someone with a proven track record demonstrating measurable business impact and someone who can thrive in ambiguous situations while being a true teammate. We value a culture that is collaborative, academic, intellectually curious, fun, open, and diverse.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

You will drive the strategy, roadmap, and priorities for our GOaL Analytics solutions, such as Order Sourcing, Inventory Positioning, Allocation & Transportation Optimization. You will gather requirements from internal stakeholders within Nike. You will define and prioritize stories that allow us to build a world-class solution. You will work closely with the Analytics team to deliver on program and sprint objectives and commitments. You will build assets that sell the vision, enable others, and build excitement.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will work within the Commercial Analytics team as a leader for your squad, as well provide team leadership, product management and software development excellence, and strategy support across the GOaL analytics squads. You will collaborate across the broader organization including partnering closely with Geo Operations, Demand & Supply Management, Technology, Data, and Nike Direct teams to represent GOaL Analytics and deliver solutions that solve critical business problems as Nike accelerates its Consumer Direct and Digital strategies.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE?

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
* 8+ years of professional experience in product management, software development, or advanced analytics, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations
* Demonstrated experience managing an Analytics-based product, with Data Science experience a plus.
* Knowledge of planning, allocation, transportation, and operational processes a plus.
* Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams, enabling success by removing obstacles and developing strategic relationships throughout the business.
* Proven track record being a Product advocate; can describe the Product, its value, how it works, how it is adopted, speak to upcoming changes and tailor the information to the audience.
* Ability to prioritize competing needs and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
* Experience utilizing both qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis techniques to prove business value.
* In-depth understanding of technology systems and the ecosystem the team works in to help team in overcoming roadblocks.
* Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, LEAN, Kanban.

This role will be based at Nikes World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.

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.