Principal, Strategy, NA

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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.

Every successful team At NIKE, Inc. Inc. needs a brilliant game plan. Strategic Planning teams keep the company moving in the right direction by leading the strategic business planning process and spearheading transformational projects across Nike businesses and geographies. Embedded in teams across the company, strategy professionals explore complex business issues; conduct consumer, competitive and market analyses; create financial models and develop action plans. The Strategic Planning teams help write the future of sport by charting Nike’s path forward.

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push the edges of what is possible. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. We look for achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to an exciting and constantly evolving game!

Every successful team at Nike needs a brilliant game plan. Strategy teams shape & drive the company’s growth agenda by leading the strategic planning processes, aligning enterprise leadership to make our biggest opportunities a reality, and spearheading transformational projects across Nike’s diverse businesses and geographies.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Strategy Principal that will work with leadership in the North America geography to develop and execute our long-term strategy for the Kids business, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and to catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8+ years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associate degree + 9yrs; High School + 10 yrs
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training

• Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/ecommerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace.

What You’ll Work On

As our Principal, Strategy, NA you will primarily focus on the Kids business and be responsible for helping lead the strategic business planning process, authoring strategic & business plans, organizing and leading key strategic meetings, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and be aligned to the projects below:

• Build & Catalyze Integrated Growth Plans – Activate our Next% Strategy by driving integrated actions to win with athletes* & drive profitable growth. Be a thought partner to one or more leaders by performing ad-hoc analysis and developing presentations to address meaningful strategic questions related to the leader’s remit and organization.
• Define Future Strategies – Creating the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking for key strategic projects. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.
• Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Supporting senior leader(s) on getting our strategies understood in the organization and mobilizing teams against them and understanding whether these strategies are working or not.

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.

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, all Nike employees share one galvanizing mission – to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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.