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.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Director who will work with executive leadership to develop and implement Nike Running’s global long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.
What you will work on
As the Running Strategic Planning Director, you will help own the strategic planning process, author strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to senior and executive leaders as they explore complex business issues. You will independently lead cross-functional teams and one direct report.
- Build Integrated Growth Plans: Drive integrated actions to win with athletes and drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve pressing strategic questions through long-term growth plans, conduct rigorous strategic analysis, and synthesize insights into compelling presentations for the Running organization.
- Develop Future Strategies: Create the path for future Nike by developing frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive major growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as the overall project quarterback.
- Assess Impact: Diagnose results aligned to the plan and prioritize future actions. Support senior leaders in communicating strategies across the broader organization and develop metrics to measure success.
What you bring to NIKE
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, applied science, or a related field. Any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
- 9–10+ years of directly relevant work experience, including corporate or business-unit strategy, management consulting, corporate development, strategic planning, or experience in the retail or sport industry with a premier company.
Preferred experience
- MBA or comparable graduate degree.
- Strategy experience including management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
- Apparel or footwear, retail, merchandising, digital or ecommerce, and/or consumer-facing industry experience with a proven understanding of the competitive landscape and retail marketplace.
NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process, a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.