Director, Strategy, Running

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. seeks a Running Strategic Planning Director to partner with executive leadership in developing and implementing global long-term strategy. You will own the strategic planning process, author plans, and drive cross-functional execution to deliver prioritized growth initiatives.

You'll lead a small team and collaborate with senior leaders to translate strategy into action, leveraging your experience in corporate strategy, consulting, and retail/athletic industries.

Qualifications

• 9–10+ years of strategy-related experience in corporate or consulting roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic planning process and author strategic plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align executives around priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive growth and measure progress.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a Director who will work with executive leadership to develop and implement Nike Running’s global long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.

What you will work on

As the Running Strategic Planning Director you will be responsible for helping own the strategic planning process, author strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and one direct report, and be aligned to the projects below:

• Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes* & drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations for the Running organization.
• Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Nike’s largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.
• Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop important metrics to measure success.

What you bring to NIKE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 9–10+ years of directly relevant work experience, including corporate or business-unit strategy, management consulting, corporate development, strategic planning, or experience in the retail or sport industry with a premier company

Preferred experience

• MBA or like graduate degree
• Strategy background inclusive of management consulting, investment banking or corporate strategy experience.
• Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/ecommerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace.

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.