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.

The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nikes iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The NY Digital Product team is seeking a Program Manager to build the future of our energy commerce, interactive content and neighborhood programs. Our focus is to accelerate the delivery of value to our consumers in a personalized & relevant way. This candidate should obsess the consumer and bring a relentless pursuit of clarity and outcomes with a one-team attitude.

Additional characteristics that will enable success

* Leadership skills to strengthen multiple project teams to successful outcomes, while balancing internal & external stakeholder expectations

* Comfortable speaking with multiple partners at varying levels

* Experience in using qualitative and quantitative data to advise recommendations

* Positive teammate who empowers Agile squads and understand the collective success of the team while motivating for delivery

* Outstanding collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills; Consultancy approach to your work.

* Comfortable working in a very fast-paced, results-oriented environment

* Passion for delivering premier experiences and products to all athletes*

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Program Manager, youll be working with 5 Agile squads and performing Agile Program Management of Program Epics, shipping software iteratively in production in collaboration with large engineering and design teams; experienced in guiding scrum and/or Kanban teams through estimating, grooming, retrospectives, user story writing, release planning and other ceremonies.

A typical day/week looks like attendance in daily stand-up, sprint planning, backlog refinement with an eye on delivery. You will understand the deliverables and build schedules based on the information from the Agile ceremonies and weekly provide progress reporting. You will partner and maintain systems of record regarding Program Epic delivery.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role will report directly into the Director of Program Management under the NY Digital Product organization, and will belong to the broader Nike Direct Digital Product team. You will partner closely with Product Directors, Engineering Directors and Agile squads to deliver Program Epics and Features. Above all, you will be a steadfast champion for the needs of our Digital consumers.

WHAT YOU BRING

* 5+ years of experience in program management, Bachelors degree; 2+ years additional relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

* Proven experience developing and leading stakeholder engagement, work back schedules, issues, risks, and change requests

* Expertise working as a Scrum Master or Agile Practitioner in a Scrum or Kanban environment

* Scrum Master Certification, preferred

* Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, and Asana project management software preferred

* Experience working on programs in the digital space is a plus

* New York City Based

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.