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.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Lead, Strategy Manager to help shape the future of Nike Inc. This role partners closely with executive, functional, and leadership teams to identify strategic priorities, define long-term growth opportunities, and translate insights into actions that drive athlete, consumer, marketplace, and business impact.
- Direct and execute analysis and due diligence for new growth opportunities, leading to actionable recommendations.
- Lead strategic project workstreams using sound hypotheses and rigorous frameworks.
- Catalyze the execution of actionable plans with senior leaders and functional teams.
- Align and lead senior teams through ambiguity in a complex organizational matrix.
- Provide project management support to cross-functional teams, including coordinating milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborate across the business to prepare business reviews, scorecards, and strategic workshop materials.
What You Will Work On
As a Lead, Strategy Manager, you will support Nike’s Senior Leadership Team, partnering with Finance, Insights & Analytics, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional Strategy teams. You will help lead the strategic planning process, develop strategic recommendations, and serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders.
- Building Integrated Growth Plans: Drive integrated actions that help Nike win with athletes and consumers while delivering sustainable growth.
- Developing Future Strategies: Identify and shape growth opportunities beyond the core business through long-range planning and strategic exploration.
- Assessing Impact: Measure progress against strategic priorities, develop KPIs, diagnose performance, and communicate recommendations that strengthen decision-making.
What You Bring to Nike
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, and training will be considered.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, business operations, business development, corporate development, or a related field.
- Experience leading sophisticated strategic projects and analyzing problems, gathering information, generating options, and recommending courses of action.
- Success influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong understanding of growth strategy, business performance, and value creation within consumer-facing industries.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and storytelling skills.
- Experience with strategic planning, cross-functional project management, data and market analysis, and financial modeling.
- Advanced presentation and business communication skills, including proficiency with Keynote and other presentation tools.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational pragmatism and execution focus.
- Curiosity, learning agility, a growth mindset, and a passion for sport, athletes, consumers, and products are valued.
NIKE, Inc. offers 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.