Learning and Development Manager

Net2Source (N2S); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Bowerman Creation University is seeking a Footwear Operations Specialist II to join a highly motivated, technically focused learning and development team. You will partner with program managers, content creators, SMEs, and external clients to design, coordinate, and deliver impactful technical training across the Footwear Product Creation organization.

You will drive learning programs from planning through delivery, manage schedules and milestones, and leverage data to continuously improve

Qualifications

• Ieading and development education or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs and training experiences and initiatives.
• Coordinate instructional activities, exercises, and logistics for classes and programs.
• Assist in gathering feedback, developing criteria, and evaluating training effectiveness to inform content and experience improvements.
• Maintain and update learning content, resources, and training materials under the guidance of team leads.
• Help develop and maintain supplemental learning assets, including job aids, checklists, quick reference guides, and user resources.
• Manage project plans, program playbooks and documentation, and operational processes to
• Create communications, schedules, dashboards, and status updates that provide visibility into program milestones and progress for team and stakeholders.
• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, action items, and next steps, ensuring timely communication with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to completion with proactive communication with project sponsors, teammates, and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes, standards, and best practices.
• Research and evaluate learning technologies, digital tools, and platforms that enhance and modernize learner engagement, accessibility, training content, and delivery effectiveness learning environment, and instructor readiness.
• Ensure inclusive learning practices across learning experiences and resources.

Skills

Strong project management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Analytical

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent education

Tools

MIRO

Airtable

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Team details & who they will work with: HM and 2 other coworkers, Program Mgrs, and SME’s, and outside clients

Desired Candidate Profile:

Minimum required years of experience

3- 4 yrs in Program Management or Operations and logistics in a learning environment

Education requirements

Associate’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent education, experience and training

Must have skills

• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize, and deliver outcomes


• Ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly


• Excellent attention to detail; organized and analytical


• Strong creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify needs, research solutions, and drive appropriate actions

Nice to have skills

• Learning and development experience is a plus


• Adobe LMS and Articulate Rise360 experience is a plus


• Workday

Software/technical requirements

• Proficiency with MIRO and Airtable, whiteboarding and database tools


• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Premier) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel(Advanced))


• Previous Nike/industry experience preference: Highly desirable, background on a training team is very helpful


• What 2-3 traits does the successful person in the role have? Creative problem solving, organized, attention to detail, data analysis

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Footwear Operations Specialist II on the Bowerman Creation University team (BCU), you will be part

of a highly motivated, technically focused learning and development team dedicated to building

foundational footwear knowledge and advancing technical and functional expertise across the Footwear

Product Creation organization. BCU designs and delivers engaging learning experiences that fuel

creation and manufacturing capabilities, accelerate skill development, and foster a culture of innovation,

collaboration, and product excellence.

In this role, you will serve as a key operational partner to program managers and content creators,

ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of learning programs, content development

initiatives, and learner experiences. You will support cross-functional teammates by managing processes,

maintaining operational standards, and driving efficiencies that improve program delivery and scalability.

Working closely with team leads and stakeholders, you will help enhance the accessibility, awareness,

and adoption of technical training resources. You will also contribute to continuous improvement

initiatives, leveraging data, feedback, and process optimization to elevate learning experiences and

strengthen technical footwear expertise across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In your day-to-day work you will collaborate with your teammates and technical subject matter experts to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences aligned to technical priorities and organizational needs. You will help coordinate and launch instructor-led, virtual,

eLearning, and immersive training programs that build technical capabilities across the Footwear Product

Creation organization. Through strong execution, organization, and partnership, you will help ensure

learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and effective in driving skill development and business impact.

• Support the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs and training experiences and initiatives.


• Coordinate instructional activities, exercises, and logistics for classes and programs.


• Assist in gathering feedback, developing criteria, and evaluating training effectiveness to inform content and experience improvements.


• Maintain and update learning content, resources, and training materials under the guidance of team leads.


• Help develop and maintain supplemental learning assets, including job aids, checklists, quick reference guides, and user resources.


• Manage project plans, program playbooks and documentation, and operational processes to


• Create communications, schedules, dashboards, and status updates that provide visibility into program milestones and progress for team and stakeholders.


• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, action items, and next steps, ensuring timely communication with SMEs and stakeholders.


• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to completion with proactive communication with project sponsors, teammates, and stakeholders.


• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes, standards, and best practices.


• Research and evaluate learning technologies, digital tools, and platforms that enhance and modernize learner engagement, accessibility, training content, and delivery effectiveness learning environment, and instructor readiness.


• Ensure inclusive learning practices across learning experiences and resources.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

We partner with leaders and internal experts throughout Design, Global Footwear, Innovation & Operations organizations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent education, experience and training


• Learning and development experience is a plus


• Proficiency with MIRO and Airtable, whiteboarding and database tools


• Adobe LMS and Articulate Rise360 experience is a plus


• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Premier) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel)


• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills


• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize, and deliver outcomes


• Ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly


• Excellent attention to detail; organized and analytical


• Strong creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify needs, research solutions, and drive appropriate actions


• Dynamic self-starter and strong results orientation