Senior Apparel Product Line Manager - Promo Running/Track & Field

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Nike is seeking a passionate, driven Senior Product Line Manager who understands elite track and field athletes and can turn athlete insights into innovative apparel. The role leads the product creation process for Promo Track & Field Apparel from brief through delivery across multiple seasons. It connects elite and federation assortments with Inline Running Apparel and aligns cross-functional teams around clear, on-time seasonal outcomes.

The role collaborates with Development, Design, Sports Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, and Integration. The Senior Product Line Manager builds strong cross-functional relationships, connects assortments across elite and federation assets, and helps the functional team plan and execute across multiple seasons. The position requires an understanding of Running Apparel, the sport landscape, athlete needs, and the competitive environment, as well as adaptability, curiosity, clear communication, strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage overlapping workstreams and timelines. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, merchandising, sales, retail, or another product-related function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple streams of work across various seasons and timelines.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a self-starter mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for Running/Track & Field and a strong understanding of the sport landscape, athlete needs, and competition.
• Proficiency in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Miro.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal briefs and line plans that support Track & Field assets and deliver a connected assortment across elite and federation programs.
• Partner with Product Management, Sports Marketing, Design, Development, Merchandising, and Integration throughout the seasonal product creation process.
• Lead clear communication across the cross-functional product team and key stakeholders, building relationships that move work forward.
• Manage athlete insight sessions, identify key takeaways and next steps, and bring those insights to the cross-functional team.
• Work with Sports Marketing to understand and address athlete needs across the business.
• Connect Promo Track & Field Apparel with Inline Running Apparel at retail while maintaining cohesion across the broader assortment.
• Track incoming product samples and drive on-time progress across briefs, design reviews, asset approvals, and Sports Marketing deliverables.
• Help lead product creation from brief through delivery across multiple seasons of Promo Track & Field Apparel.

What This Job Offers

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