Senior Product Line Manager, Global Training Apparel

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Senior Product Line Manager will own and drive a Training Apparel product assortment from strategy through commercialization. The role develops a deep understanding of athletes, consumers, the marketplace, and the business, then uses those insights to identify opportunities and create compelling seasonal assortments. The position partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Development, Materials, Sourcing, and Geo teams to translate product strategy into briefs and bring the assortment to life. It leads cross-functional teams through key creation milestones and product decisions, balancing athlete needs, innovation, design vision, commercial opportunity, and business objectives. Two roles are being hired across the Men’s and Women’s Global Training Apparel team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field; a suitable combination of education, experience, and training will also be accepted.
At least 3 years of relevant product management, merchandising, or product creation experience.
Strong understanding of consumers, the marketplace, and the competitive landscape.
Passion for sport, Training, and creating outstanding apparel.
Ability to translate consumer and marketplace insights into product opportunities and assortment decisions.
Strong product instincts and understanding of performance, innovation, style, and commercial considerations.
Ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong decision-making skills and ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated curiosity, strategic thinking, and proactive problem solving.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate product strategy and recommendations clearly.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performance apparel, athletic apparel, or a related product category.

Responsibilities

Build seasonal product strategies and assortments informed by athlete, consumer, marketplace, and business insights.
Identify opportunities for newness, innovation, and portfolio evolution while maintaining clarity of purpose across the product line.
Create product briefs that define the consumer problem, product opportunity, and intended marketplace role.
Partner with Design and Development throughout product creation to ensure products deliver against the intended vision.
Lead cross-functional conversations and key product decisions, creating clarity and alignment across partners.
Partner with Merchandising and Geo teams to understand marketplace needs and incorporate relevant insights into global product strategy.
Monitor competitive and cultural trends and identify relevant opportunities for Training.
Manage the product creation calendar and ensure critical decisions and deliverables are completed on time.
Maintain accurate product information and systems throughout the creation process.
Communicate product strategies, assortments, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners and senior leaders.