Lead Product Line Manager, Streetwear Mens Apparel - Global Jordan

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Lead Product Line Manager will lead Men’s Jordan Streetwear Apparel, analyzing apparel trends in global markets and translating insights into authentic Jordan Brand opportunities. The role crafts and communicates a product vision across Jordan Streetwear product, design, merchandising, and development teams, using end-in-mind storytelling and consumer-right product strategies. The position serves a global marketplace through line planning and consumer-focused product decisions, and creates briefs that inspire the cross-functional triad and connect seasonal footwear and apparel stories. The manager develops consumer and cultural insights to fuel product lines and opportunities, applies knowledge of product creation, delivery, and pricing, and serves as the primary systems expert with cross-functional partners, maintaining system integrity and performing daily system maintenance. The role also engages marketplace and geographic partners to understand consumer and market needs. The manager works within the Jordan Streetwear apparel and accessories Product Management team and collaborates with partners across Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing/Costing, Demand Planning, Operations, Nike Inc. apparel, and Jordan Global and Geo teams. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business, Product Merchandising, Product Marketing, Retail Merchandising, or a related field; a suitable combination of education, experience, and training is also accepted.
At least 6 years of directly relevant work experience.
Experience in an apparel product creation role and deep understanding of the product creation process.
Knowledge of the streetwear marketplace and culture of sport, with strong consumer understanding.
Leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, lead, negotiate, and impact the triad.
Business management experience, analytical proficiency, and understanding of retail math.
Experience with Excel, Keynote, Miro, and MMX.
Strong collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, organization, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
High workload capacity and a drive to craft outstanding product.
Passion for serving consumers and ability to partner effectively with diverse teams around the globe.

Nice To Haves

A proven track record of delivering strong year-over-year results.
Keen interest in streetwear.

Responsibilities

Lead Men’s Jordan Streetwear Apparel.
Analyze apparel trends in global markets and translate insights into authentic Jordan Brand opportunities.
Craft and communicate an apparel vision across Jordan Streetwear product, design, merchandising, and development teams.
Develop end-in-mind storytelling and consumer-right product strategies.
Plan product lines for a global marketplace and meet consumer demands through sharp line planning.
Write briefs that inspire the cross-functional triad and connect with key seasonal footwear and apparel stories.
Analyze consumers’ culture of influence and create insights to fuel product lines and opportunities.
Apply professional understanding of product creation, delivery, and consumer, market, and pricing needs to make thoughtful decisions.
Serve as the primary systems expert alongside cross-functional teammates, maintaining system integrity and performing daily system maintenance.
Work with marketplace and geographic partners to understand consumer and marketplace needs.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.