Manager Materials Development, Global Accessories Bags

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Materials Development Manager to join the Accessories team. In this role, you will be both a player and a coach, owning some complex product and managing a team of Material Developers. You will guide the Accessories creation process to ensure timely commercialization and best-in-class product. As a Materials Development Manager, you will help execute the Accessories materials development portfolio to dimensional product strategies. You will also partner with cross functional counterparts to establish best practices and digital product creation process alignment. A typical day/week includes leading your team meetings and being a resource for your Developers, while managing your own project count. As a manager you will actively encourage diversity, professional growth, inclusion and collaboration within the team and the larger Accessories team. You will lead and influence calendar, manage overarching changes and exceptions. You will attend meetings with cross-functional partners and provide clear communication to guide the team through critical checkpoints. You will balance leading short-term target dates while supporting long-term strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Accessories/Apparel Design, Product Development or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of the Accessories development process from inception through production.
• Ability to act as a materials technical resource and manage the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to drive strategy, lead, influence, and work across the organization.
• Experience managing a team is preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office programs and confidence using Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience and working knowledge of CLO/Browzwear/Lotta or 3D apparel development software is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Own complex product and manage a team of Material Developers.
• Guide the Accessories creation process to ensure timely commercialization and best-in-class product.
• Execute the Accessories materials development portfolio to dimensional product strategies.
• Partner with cross functional counterparts to establish best practices and digital product creation process alignment.
• Lead team meetings and be a resource for Developers.
• Manage own project count while supervising team progress.
• Encourage diversity, professional growth, inclusion, and collaboration within the team.
• Lead and influence calendar, manage overarching changes and exceptions.
• Attend meetings with cross-functional partners and provide clear communication.
• Balance leading short-term target dates while supporting long-term strategy.

Benefits

• Accommodations for the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, and closed captioning.
• Premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees