Lead Professional, Sports Marketing, Athlete Experience Global

Nike; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead in Global Athlete & Sport Moments to inspire and innovate for every athlete worldwide. This pivotal role involves managing high-profile events, collaborating with diverse teams, and enhancing the athlete experience through innovative execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, a passion for sports, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and play a key role in delivering unforgettable moments in sports.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management and event operations.
• Proven ability to manage operational processes in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage event production for various sports.
• Drive process excellence through technology and vendor partnerships.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Partnership Management

Event Operations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Job description

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $97,200.00 in our lowest geographic market to $217,700.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

Overview

At Nike, we are committed to inspiring and innovating for every Athlete* in the world. We believe that performance is at the core of every Athlete’s journey, and we aim to deliver a world-class experience that enhances how Athletes train, compete, and recover. As a Lead in Global Athlete & Sport Moments, you will play a critical role in the delivery and execution of the most pinnacle sport, athlete, and cultural moments around the world. You will lean heavily into event production, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional engagement to deliver world-class, industry-defining moments for our athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Sport Moments: Lead and manage the event production of moments across: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Running, Global Football, and more. Collaborate with sport leads to ensure consistency in process, framework, and project management, delivering experiences in a world-class manner.
• Event Production Process Excellence: Drive process excellence by implementing event-based technology platforms, tracking methods, and vendor partnership strategies to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
• External Partnerships: Identify and develop relationships with key agency partners, and drive innovative execution approaches across all moments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align Athlete & Sport Moments with Nike’s vision and goals. Act as a liaison to maintain alignment through storytelling, look & feel, athlete-right services, and overall approach.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate the Athlete & Sport Moments approach using data to measure operational efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and optimize services to enhance the athlete experience.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to provide updates on operations, share best practices, and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, partnership management, event operations, and high-profile clientele.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage operational processes, scale services, and operate efficiently in a global or complex environment.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and experience using data to measure success and tell stories.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Experience in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
• A passion for serving athletes and driving innovation.

Preferred

• Direct event production experience.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, with an understanding of metrics and KPIs.
• Experience in the sports industry working with high-profile clients.
• Established relationships and extensive background in the events industry.

We offer accommodations for our interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible locations, closed captioning, and other modifications. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.