Senior Director, Global Athlete Business, SGA

Nike•Beaverton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Beaverton, OR, as the Senior Director, Global Athlete Business SGA, you will lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s global business. This role sits at the center of the offense, driving a holistic, integrated approach that connects performance, cultural relevance, and lifestyle expression into a distinctive and scalable athlete business. You define the long-term vision while delivering excellence in seasonal execution. You align partners, create strategic clarity, and move the business forward with creativity and discipline. The future of athlete-led businesses will be shaped by leaders who connect performance, culture, and consumer insight to unlock growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic, culturally aware leader with a strong understanding of the intersection of basketball, style, and youth culture. They bring a clear point of view on building an athlete franchise that resonates on and off the court and lead through influence, collaboration, and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in general management, strategy planning, business operations or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
15+ years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 7 years in a leadership/management role
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver against a shared vision
Strong understanding of basketball, culture, and consumer behavior
Ability to translate insights into strategies that drive brand and business impact
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience managing budgets and driving accountability
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without authority
A passion for developing others and building high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership
Strategic thinking
Ability to influence across a complex organization, including external stakeholders
Deep knowledge of performance basketball
Strong connection to culture

Responsibilities

Define and drive a clear global vision and strategy for SGA’s business on and off the court
Align cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, and Marketplace to deliver integrated plans
Translate athlete insights and consumer understanding into compelling product and storytelling strategies
Align global, geo, and city teams on priorities, concepts, and seasonal plans
Establish and track clear seasonal and long-term business objectives
Identify consumer-led opportunities that scale into meaningful growth drivers
Drive a consistent operating cadence, including business reviews, team meetings, and planning cycles
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to represent the athlete and brand with authenticity and integrity