Lead Planning Capabilities, Global

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Transition Manager 4 to lead change management across global planning initiatives under a 6-month contract. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive capability deployments and deliver measurable value.

The role requires 7+ years in change management or transition leadership, with strong stakeholder engagement, training development, and performance measurement. You will report to the Director Planning Capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in planning, supply chain, or capability development.
• Proven program management and change management skills.
• Experience with process creation, training, and user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management for deployment across global planning initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training plans and change management strategies.
• Build stakeholder alignment and manage communications throughout capability lifecycles.
• Measure and report on value creation, adoption, and impact.
• Sustain change management capabilities post-launch.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and transparency from idea to value delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Change Management or Transition Management

Job description

Title: Transition Manager 4

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will join the Global Planning Capabilities team, a group dedicated to driving change management, process excellence, and capability development/deployment across Nike's planning teams. The team partners closely with Supply Chain Planning & Innovation (SCPI), integrates into the SCPO Offense, and collaborates with Planning, Supply Chain, Technology and Analytics to deliver enterprise solutions and enable new ways of working. You will report to Director Planning Capabilities, Global and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the delivery of new technology, data foundation requirements and dependencies with articulation of process evolution through playbook creation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a strategic, results-driven professional with advanced expertise in change management and capability deployment. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, ambiguous environments, demonstrates strong business acumen, and excels at stakeholder management. You are passionate about driving change, developing business cases, and delivering measurable impact. You value diverse perspectives, foster teamwork, and communicate with clarity and influence.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Change Management or Transition Management
• 7+ years of experience in planning, supply chain, or capability development.
• Proven program management and change management skills.
• Experience with process creation, training, and user adoption.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will lead the change management of assortment planning capabilities across the enterprise (Global and Geo teams). You'll drive change management with quantifiable value. You'll partner with Planning Enablement and other functions to ensure successful capability launches, user adoption, and measurable impact.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead change management for deployment across global planning initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training plans and change management strategies.
• Build stakeholder alignment and manage communications throughout capability lifecycles.
• Measure and report on value creation, adoption, and impact.
• Sustain change management capabilities post-launch.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and transparency from idea to value delivery.

Leadership Expectations:

• Consistently achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with team and organizational priorities, even under challenging circumstances.
• Suggest and implement creative solutions to improve processes, products, and consumer experiences.
• Adapt proactively to ambiguity and change, remaining calm and productive during transitions.
• Seek feedback, reflect on strengths and weaknesses, and make adjustments to maximize impact.
• Collaborate constructively, value diverse perspectives, and support team decisions and spirit.
• Share knowledge and ideas effectively with a broad audience, ensuring alignment and understanding.
• Respect and leverage diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and styles to strengthen team outcomes.
• Balance day-to-day execution with long-term vision, considering business drivers and future possibilities in decision-making.