LEAD FOOTWEAR PRODUCT MANAGER, MENS SPORTSWEAR

Nike • Beaverton, OR

409d

About The Position

The Lead Footwear Product Manager for Men's Sportswear at NIKE, Inc. is responsible for driving the product creation process, ensuring that consumer insights are translated into innovative footwear designs. This role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver products that meet market demands while achieving business objectives. The manager will lead the product line, develop strategic visions, and maintain a focus on consumer-centric solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• A minimum of 6 years of directly relevant work experience.
• Strong business orientation and analytical aptitude with a proven record of critical metric growth.
• Cultural connection to youth culture and/or sport.
• Experience 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 the ability to empower and mentor others.
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of marketplace, competition, and trends.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with footwear costing dynamics.
• Familiarity with the product creation process including Brief, Design, Tech Pack, and sample rounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage new footwear creation across different product types for the Men's Sportswear team.
• Translate key consumer insights into product briefs that drive innovation.
• Craft the strategic vision for the business, including a multi-year roadmap and line plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Development, and Consumer Insights to ensure product success.
• Present product lines to internal and external audiences, demonstrating product and market knowledge.
• Lead the product project to completion, fostering accountability and urgency within the team.
• Utilize marketplace and competitive analysis to inform product development and strategy.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package.
• Casual work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree