Product Line Manager II, Global Football (Soccer) Footwear- Nike

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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, Inc. 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. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s 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 YOU’LL WORK WITH

This individual will be responsible for collaborating with Design, Development, Materials, Merchandising, Product Testing and Brand Marketing to create compelling Footwear products for Athletes at all levels. They will partner with the Geography teams across the Globe to make sure they have all the tools necessary to drive the product and stories forward in their markets for the most popular sport in the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Global Footwear (Soccer) Product Line Manager II.

This person will be a leader within our product creation team and will bring a positive attitude, an ability to bring people together, and someone who can work with various groups across the organization to help move the team and the product forward.

The ideal candidate will be able to listen to the voice of the Athlete* to bring sharp, tangible insights to the team as they work across various Footwear projects at many different levels of product creation.  Sometimes leading specific projects and at other times supporting.

Additionally, they will exemplify strong cross functional collaboration skills, as well as a keen attention to deadlines and deliverables ensuring the team stays in sync and on time. This person will be curious, creative and someone who can take initiative to solve problems and find solutions. Lastly, the ideal candidate is comfortable pushing boundaries, and taking calculated risks as we continue to push the Football Footwear market forward in service of our Athletes*.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• A minimun of 2 years directly relevant work experience in product-related role
• Creativity, curiosity, and strong passion for product & consumer
• Self-Starter, Problem solver and strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Proficient information-seeking skills and a drive for results
• Travel up to 15%, domestically and internationally

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This individual will be responsible for managing new expression projects across the line, supporting the Product Management team in a variety of different ways and working close with our Athletes* and consumers (virtually and in person) to unearth the voice of the athlete to our team.

• Global Football Footwear creates product for Womens, Kids, Men’s and all ability levels which equates to a large spectrum of Athletes. 
• We put the athlete at the center of everything we do. You will need to connect with the athlete* to uncover new opportunities to serve them.
• There are numerous projects in flight at any given time resulting no two days every being the same.
• As we push to create the next best Footwear for our Athletes, this candidate will need to successfully lead collaborative team sessions to help bring product visions to life. 
• A big part of Product management is presenting product to key stakeholders. Storytell the product using a variety of tools.
• We work on complex projects and overlapping timelines. You will help lead key dates and gates.

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.