NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Brand Planning & Operations professional to lead strategic planning and operations for Jordan North America's Sports business, including Basketball, Golf, Baseball, Football, Soccer, and Athletic Training.
What You Will Work On
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and establish the operating rhythm for successful execution.
- Steward planning frameworks, governance processes, tools, budgets, and resources.
- Lead in-season planning and drive readiness across key milestones within the CODE Marketing process.
- Develop operating plans, integrated workback schedules, and portfolio management tools.
- Manage multiple seasons simultaneously while ensuring brand standards, timelines, budgets, and priorities are met.
- Drive proactive risk management, process improvement, cross-functional alignment, and accountability.
Who You Will Work With
This role reports to the Director, Jordan North America Brand Planning & Operations and partners with the Senior Director, Sports Brand Marketing. The role collaborates with Brand Management, Integrated Retail Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media, Creative, Product Management, Finance, Legal, City Marketing, Nike Brand Planning & Operations, and enterprise partners.
What You Bring
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Marketing, Brand Planning & Operations, or Project/Program Management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- Strong communication, collaboration, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience managing complex workstreams and delivering on time and within budget.
- Ability to navigate a complex matrix, work with senior leadership, and evaluate risk and results.
- Approximately 10–20% travel.
Location & Schedule
Based at NIKE's worldwide campus headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The position follows a 4/1 hybrid schedule: Monday through Thursday in the office, with Fridays optional from the Nike campus or home office.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer offering accommodations throughout the interview process and a total rewards package.