NIKE, Inc

Director, Program Management

NIKE, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Beaverton, OR 97007In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; equivalent education or experience accepted.
  • 10+ years of program management experience with increasing scope and complexity.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional delivery programs.
  • Demonstrated success in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience influencing senior executives and cross-functional leaders.
  • Strong expertise in program governance, risk management, and planning.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive communications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of high-performing program managers to deliver complex marketplace initiatives.
  • Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple workstreams aligning strategy, planning, and outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain governance structures, decision forums, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Facilitate executive steerings and leadership reviews to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies impacting delivery.
  • Align priorities and resources with senior leaders across business and technology organizations.
  • Create clarity and structure work even amidst ambiguity.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead large-scale, impactful projects at a renowned global brand.
  • Collaboration with senior leaders across diverse functions and disciplines.
  • Development opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to influence key organizational decisions and contribute to high-level strategies.
Full Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Nike Direct Horizontal Program Management serves as the connective tissue across the Nike Direct ecosystem, enabling the successful delivery of the company's most complex and strategically important marketplace initiatives. As a Director, Program Management, you will lead a team of program managers and partner closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Consumer, and Marketplace teams. You will operate as a trusted advisor, facilitator, and execution leader, helping teams align around priorities, navigate complexity, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is an exceptional program leader who thrives in highly complex environments and can seamlessly operate between strategic discussions and executional details. They are equally comfortable influencing senior executives, facilitating difficult conversations, developing talent, and diving deep into program mechanics when necessary. They bring a strong point of view, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge assumptions while maintaining trusted relationships across stakeholder groups.

They are known for their ability to create order from complexity, accelerate decisions, and help organizations accomplish outcomes that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. They lead with courage, accountability, and an unwavering focus on delivering impact.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
  • 10+ years of program management experience with progressively increasing scope, complexity, and organizational impact.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional delivery programs involving multiple business and technology organizations.
  • Demonstrated success managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience influencing and partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leaders.
  • Strong expertise in program governance, risk management, dependency management, planning, and organizational alignment.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive communications, recommendations, and decisions.
  • Technical experience and familiarity with product and technology delivery practices preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills.

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:
  • Exceptional leadership presence and credibility at all levels of the organization.
  • The ability to influence outcomes without relying on positional authority.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to balance competing priorities through an enterprise lens.
  • A track record of building trust across diverse stakeholder groups with differing objectives.
  • Courage to surface difficult truths, challenge assumptions, and drive clear decision-making.
  • An ownership mindset characterized by initiative, resourcefulness, and a bias for action.
  • The ability to move fluidly between strategic planning and detailed execution while maintaining focus on business outcomes.
  • A passion for developing people, strengthening teams, and creating environments where others can perform at their best.


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As Director, Program Management, you will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale marketplace initiatives that span multiple functions, organizations, and leadership teams. You will bring clarity to ambiguity, connect strategy to execution, and ensure teams remain aligned on the decisions, risks, priorities, and actions required to achieve business outcomes. You will serve as an objective, enterprise-minded leader who drives accountability, facilitates critical decisions, and helps teams move faster and smarter together.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of high-performing program managers responsible for delivering complex, cross-functional marketplace initiatives.
  • Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment between strategy, planning, execution, and business outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain program governance structures, operating rhythms, decision forums, and executive reporting mechanisms.
  • Facilitate executive steering committees and leadership reviews, ensuring decisions are made with the appropriate context, tradeoffs, and actionable next steps.
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks, dependencies, and execution challenges before they impact delivery.
  • Partner with senior leaders across business and technology organizations to align priorities, resources, sequencing, and roadmap decisions.
  • Create clarity where ambiguity exists by defining approaches, structuring work, developing plans, and driving progress even when a path forward is not immediately evident.
  • Foster a One Team mindset that enables healthy debate, strong partnerships, transparency, and collective accountability.
  • Elevate program management practices across the organization while continually improving how teams plan, communicate, govern, and deliver.


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
NASDAQ
NKE
* Ladders Estimates

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