Innovation Strategy Director

SportsTechJobs; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Director of Strategy and Innovation to lead strategic planning, author growth strategies, and partner with senior leaders on complex opportunities.

As a player-coach, you will manage a small team, build integrated plans, measure impact, and drive decisive action across functions. You will translate ambiguity into clear options and champion a data-informed, inclusive hiring process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, Innovation, or related field.
• Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 9+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate or business-unit strategy, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategy work from problem framing through executive decision-making and action.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, author strategies and plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to senior and executive leaders on complex innovation opportunities.
• As a player-coach, personally lead critical strategy work while managing and growing a direct report.
• Develop four core areas: Develop Future Strategies, Build Integrated Growth Plans, Activate Strategy, Assess Impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, Innovation

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Director of Strategy and Innovation to lead strategic planning, author growth strategies, and partner with senior leaders on complex opportunities.

As a player-coach, you will manage a small team, build integrated plans, measure impact, and drive decisive action across functions. You will translate ambiguity into clear options and champion a data-informed, inclusive hiring process.