Expert Product Line Manager, Racing and Track & Field Footwear (multiple openings)

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

We are hiring for multiple open Expert Product Line Manager, Racing and Track & Field Footwear positions! This role operates as a connector across multiple teams, driving the creation and expression of innovative, high-performance solutions in the industry, while also delivering a compelling retail offering that resonates with consumers and supports athletes at their most critical moments. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you’ll need to balance competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead a high-impact business that influences models across the enterprise. We’re looking for someone with proven product creation experience, a strong understanding of the seasonal calendar, and the ability to craft EPIC footwear that will take the industry to new heights. This individual will need to bring a deep understanding of athlete needs, competitive trends, and the broader running landscape. Strong organization, collaboration, and storytelling skills are essential – you’ll lead cross-functional teams and translate complexity into clarity through compelling presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• A minimum of 8 years directly relevant work experience
• Additional experience in footwear or product creation role and deep understanding of the product creation process
• Strong connection to Footwear from both the Sport and Cultural lens
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of the competitor landscape and overall Running industry
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, lead and influence your project team and cross functional partners
• Excellent business management experience, analytical proficiency and understanding of retail math, with experience in Excel/Keynote/Miro/MMX

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about both Running and Footwear
• Authentic, curious, and driven by the possibility of unlocking the next athlete breakthrough in Nike Racing and Track & Field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work of a cross-functional team – design, development, innovation, sports marketing, brand and merchandising – through the full footwear creation process from brief to box.
• Drive the Create and Expression process, ensuring collaboration moments are productive, aligned and on time.
• Maintain accuracy across systems, manage samples, and provide clear communication to guide teams through critical milestones.
• Shape product strategy and consumer insights by analyzing market trends, studying the competitive landscape, and gathering athlete feedback through multiple methods.
• Build out the future roadmap for Racing and Track & Field in partnership with the Director to keep Nike at the forefoot of the Sport.
• Serve as a key liaison between innovation and inline teams – ensuring knowledge transfer, alignment, and clarity from concept through commercialization.
• Influence partners and key stakeholders at pivotal moments, championing product stories and driving decisions that bring Racing and Track & Field footwear to life.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior