Nike - Beaverton, OR
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Beaverton, OR
10,001+ employees
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
About the position
The Lead Footwear Product Line Manager at Nike is responsible for uniting the Product Design and Product Development teams to deliver consumer-centric products on time and within target margins. This role involves crafting a strategic vision for the product line, conducting marketplace analysis, and ensuring effective collaboration across various departments to bring innovative footwear products to market.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on product briefs and timelines.
- Develop and present product briefs that drive innovation and commercial success.
- Craft a multi-year roadmap and line plan for the footwear category.
- Analyze consumer insights and market trends to inform product development.
- Collaborate with merchandising, product testing, and finance to ensure smooth product transitions.
- Empower and mentor team members to achieve business results.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills to present products to internal and external audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in product management or related fields.
- Strong business orientation and analytical skills with a proven record of metric growth.
- Experience in translating category vision into a multi-year line plan.
- Proven line planning skills and merchandising expertise.
- Strategic knowledge of product supply chain and distribution channels.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring others.
- Outstanding presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of marketplace, competition, and trends.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with storytelling and product marketing.
- Familiarity with footwear costing dynamics.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package.
- Casual work environment.
- Diverse and inclusive culture.
- Opportunities for professional development.
