Lead, Energy Pre-Order Program Manager

Nike • Beaverton, OR

4d

About The Position

This role operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring Pre-Order launches are ready, aligned, and delivered with excellence. You will collaborate closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure Pre-Order is integrated into Nike’s broader operating model and commercial offense. We are looking for a strategic program leader and systems thinker who thrives in complexity and ambiguity. This individual brings strong cross-functional leadership, operational rigor, and the ability to translate strategy into executable plans. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable driving alignment across multiple teams without direct authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 6+ years of experience in program management, operations, launch readiness, or cross-functional leadership roles
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
• Strong understanding of end-to-end commerce, supply chain, or launch operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage dependencies, risks, and milestones across global teams
• Exceptional communication skills and experience influencing senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central program lead for Pre-Order, responsible for driving end-to-end readiness and coordinated execution across Nike’s offense
• Integrate Pre-Order into Nike CODE, ensuring alignment with enterprise planning, governance, and operating rhythms
• Define and evolve the Pre-Order operating model to support scale, speed, and reduced risk
• Lead Global and Geo Sport teams through Launch Readiness (Run of Show), owning milestones, dependencies, and execution timelines
• Drive alignment across Brand, Tech, Launch, Operations, Legal, and Supply Chain to ensure launches are fully ready before go-live
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans to protect launch timelines and consumer experience
• Ensure Nike’s complete E2E offense for Pre-Order is operating effectively and efficiently, from demand creation through fulfillment and post-purchase support
• Partner with Technology and Operations teams to ensure systems, tools, and processes are launch-ready and scalable
• Maintain clarity around policies, consumer expectations, and operational guardrails
• Act as the central connector across functions, enabling fast decision-making and clear accountability
• Facilitate operating forums, workshops, and executive readouts to maintain alignment and momentum
• Translate complex inputs into clear plans and actions for diverse stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and strengthen collaboration across teams
• Build repeatable processes and documentation that enable Pre-Order to scale without added complexity
• Partner with teams to evolve the program over time as platforms, systems, and consumer needs change

Benefits

• We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees