Senior Director, NSW Icons – Global Footwear

Nike • Beaverton, OR

4d

About The Position

As a Senior Director, you will partner with Design, Merchandising, Brand, Express Lane, GEL, and Geo teams to deliver executional excellence. The Senior Director leads a diverse team of product managers and collaborates across functions to shape Nike’s most iconic footwear franchises globally. Nike is seeking a visionary leader with deep expertise in product lifecycle management and cultural storytelling. This individual thrives in a global, fast-paced environment and demonstrates a passion for heritage innovation and consumer connection. You will bring strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and a commitment to diversity and creativity. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 15+ years of experience in product management or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in leading and empowering high‑impact teams.
• Proven ability to lead global strategies for iconic brands.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and team development skills.
• Expertise in marketplace segmentation and consumer journey mapping.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead the global vision and strategy for Nike’s most iconic footwear franchises, including Air Force 1, Classic Air Max Portfolio, BRS Running, and Retro Basketball.
• Ensure they remain expressive, relevant, and scalable for future generations.
• Drive innovation, cultural storytelling, and product excellence across the globe.
• Own end-to-end strategy and product creation for Nike’s heritage icons.
• Architect compelling product journeys blending seasonal drops and storytelling.
• Activate global storytelling through marketplace segmentation and distribution.
• Partner across functions to ensure executional excellence and cultural relevance.
• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team of product managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees