NIKE, Inc

Principal, Nike Basketball Business Integration

NIKE, Inc$120K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or a related role.
  • Self-starter with energy and curiosity in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communicator who can simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
  • Disciplined operator with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders.
  • Connector of diverse teams, fostering understanding and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment across seasonal execution.
  • Handle end-to-end execution for assigned basketball portfolio areas, including agenda setting and action management.
  • Prepare teams for seasonal readiness by identifying risks and facilitating timely decisions.
  • Act as a strategic thought partner to leadership, influencing business priorities and projects.
  • Facilitate clear communication and collaboration among multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within Nike's iconic basketball portfolio.
  • Engagement in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
  • Potential for professional growth and development within a leading brand.
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making processes in sports marketing.
Full Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You'll be plugged into the heart of the Nike Basketball portfolio-helping connect the priorities, plans, and decisions that fuel some of the most iconic and influential work in the game. This role sits at the intersection of sport, product, brand, athlete, marketplace, and seasonal execution, helping bring the full basketball offense together with clarity, energy, and momentum.

You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with cross-functional partners across Product, Brand, Merchandising, Planning, Marketplace, Sports Marketing, and Athlete Business -connecting the people and workstreams that bring bold basketball concepts to life for athletes and consumers around the world. You'll help teams stay aligned, make timely decisions, and move with the speed and focus required to deliver against the Nike Basketball portfolio.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a self-starter who brings energy, curiosity, and a bias for action to work that moves fast, shifts often, and requires strong enterprise connectivity. This person thrives in a highly cross-functional environment and knows how to create clarity where there is complexity-connecting the dots across teams, translating strategy into action, and helping move sport-driven concepts from idea to execution. They are a clear, influential communicator and trusted collaborator who can bring diverse partners together, tailor the right level of detail for the audience, and align teams around shared priorities. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing multiple stakeholders and timelines, and leading through influence while keeping the athlete and consumer at the center of the work. They operate with discipline inside Nike's Operating Rhythm and Seasonal Enterprise Process and are energized by the challenge of turning complex work into focused, measurable progress for the Nike Basketball portfolio.

We are looking for someone who can bring the following strengths to the team:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a project management related role
  • A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, highly cross-functional environments and brings energy, curiosity, and a bias for action to the work.
  • A clear, influential communicator who can simplify complexity, create alignment, and tailor the right level of detail for the audience-from working teams to senior leaders.
  • A disciplined operator with strong organizational skills who can manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders with focus, accountability, and follow-through.
  • A connector and integrator who brings diverse partners together, builds shared understanding, lands key decisions, and helps teams move forward with clarity and momentum.


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate your assigned areas into seasonal execution, connecting key workstreams through the end-to-end process and driving alignment, decisions, and momentum across the teams.
  • Own end-to-end IBA execution for your assigned areas of the basketball portfolio, including agenda setting, facilitation, recaps, follow-up tracking, and action management that create clarity and support decision-making.
  • Prepare the teams of you assigned areas to drive seasonal readiness as they prepare to integrate across the Nike Basketball Portfolio for key CODE moments by proactively surfacing risks, gaps, decisions, and trade-offs so teams can stay aligned, make timely calls, and remain on the offense.
  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the leaders of your assigned area, helping shape business priorities, priority projects, and the operating discipline required to move the work forward.


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
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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