Expert – Mens Lifestyle FW Product Manager Expression

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, it’s 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. Footwear Product Creation team into motion. The team of footwear developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They obsess over shoes, while collaborating, ideating and refining the product’s construction, fit and style. They use groundbreaking advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. 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.

As a member of NIKE’s Footwear Product Management team, you’ll drive all stages of the product creation process, from uncovering sharp consumer and marketplace insights to presenting finalized footwear concepts. You’ll be responsible for creating product briefs, analyzing business metrics, researching consumer and marketplace trends, building the line plan, and collaborating with Design, Development & Merchandising teammates to create industry leading sneakers.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work closely with the product management cross-functional teammates and Global Merchandising, Design, Footwear Development, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to manage the product creation and advise our go-to-market processes for Men’s NSW Footwear. You will also partner with the Consumer Insights teams as needed to ensure alignment across insight gathering and implementing it into the creation process.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

In Men’s NSW Footwear, we create the future of streetwear, sport style, and fashion, through deep connections to culture and sport.  A team of individuals with advanced product acumen and taste level, innovative thinkers and risk takers, who collaborate well with others while driving a strong point of view to influence the tastemakers of the future.

An ideal Expert Product Line Manager is a collaborative teammate with a history of excellence, strong problem-solving skills, and phenomenal attention to detail. You will need strong organizational skills, a drive for crafting outstanding products and the ability to learn, adapt, and lead quickly. A passion for serving our consumers is a requirement! We are looking for someone who will partner effectively with diverse teams around the globe and across the Nike value chains.

The Expert Product Line Manager, Men’s NSW Footwear will be responsible for our industries most coveted footwear franchises! This person will lead and collaborate globally to continue to embed some of Nike’s most beloved footwear silhouette with the next generation of consumer. Having a firm understanding around consumer trend and motivation coupled with cultural relevance, will be essential. This role will be obsessed with not only the consumer, but product detail and blend the art and science of portfolio management and business acumen with inspiring leadership and ambitious vision. With a One Team approach, this role will have huge influence in building a culture centered on that premise, working cross functionally to drive exceptional results.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• A minimum of 8 years directly relevant work experience
• Experience working within Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Strategy, Retail Merchandising, or similar fields
• Ability to influence and drive vision and strategy across functions while respecting the balance of competing interests
• Proven experience translating consumer insights into product marketing strategy within a multi-year line plan
• Solid understanding of footwear construction and storytelling product history
• Curiosity and a Growth Mindset to learn new consumer segmentations, ideas, and market opportunities
• Collaborative and team oriented

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will assist in managing Expression across the Nike NSW Portfolio. This includes ensuring profitability while delivering fresh solutions for our consumers’ needs. As a member of the NSW FW team, you will lead and influence some of the most coveted products within our vault. You will also be responsible for growth and driving modernity within our future space.

You will be responsible for driving new dimensions across some of our key franchises in lifestyle. You will also collaborate with merchandising, design, development, and brand marketing on the footwear creation process from line planning through final product approval. In addition to your responsibilities around product, you will also be accountable for managing the deliverables across key calendar dates.

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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.

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