Expert Product Line Manager, Racing and Track & Field Footwear (multiple openings)

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Product Creation, Development & Management

Merchandising

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-87228

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

We are hiring for multiple open Expert Product Line Manager, Racing and Track & Field Footwear positions!

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Product Director and collaborate closely with Product Design, Tech Development & Innovation to build industry-defining footwear. You’ll shape compelling stories through Color, Materials, and Graphics and collaborate closely with Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Brand, Planning, Sourcing and Finance to bring breakthrough Racing and Track & Field Footwear to Athletes and Consumers across the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a leader who is passionate about both Running and Footwear to champion Nike’s Racing and Track & Field businesses and elevate them to new heights. This person will operate as a connector across multiple teams, driving the creation and expression of our most innovative, high-performance solutions in the industry, while also delivering a compelling retail offering that resonates with consumers and supports athletes at their most critical moments.

In this fast paced and dynamic role, you’ll need to balance competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead a high-impact business that influences models across the enterprise. We’re looking for someone with proven product creation experience, a strong understanding of the seasonal calendar, and the ability to craft EPIC footwear that will take the industry to new heights.

This individual will need to bring a deep understanding of athlete needs, competitive trends, and the broader running landscape. You’re authentic, curious, and driven by the possibility of unlocking the next athlete breakthrough in Nike Racing and Track & Field. Strong organization, collaboration, and storytelling skills are essential – you’ll lead cross-functional teams and translate complexity into clarity through compelling presentations.

Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training

A minimum of 8 years directly relevant work experience

Additional experience in footwear or product creation role and deep understanding of the product creation process

Strong connection to Footwear from both the Sport and Cultural lens

Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrate knowledge of the competitor landscape and overall Running industry

Demonstrate leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, lead and influence your project team and cross functional partners

Excellent business management experience, analytical proficiency and understanding of retail math, with experience in Excel/Keynote/Miro/MMX

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll lead the daily work of a cross-functional team – design, development, innovation, sports marketing, brand and merchandising – through the full footwear creation process from brief to box. You’ll drive the Create and Expression process, ensuring collaboration moments are productive, aligned and on time. These moments include product briefs, team feedback sessions, design reviews, testing checkpoints, and more. You’ll maintain accuracy across systems, manage samples, and provide clear communication to guide teams through critical milestones.

You’ll shape product strategy and consumer insights by analyzing market trends, studying the competitive landscape, and gathering athlete feedback through multiple methods. You’ll turn these learnings into actionable direction that fuels innovation and sharpens product execution. You’ll build out the future roadmap for Racing and Track & Field in partnership with the Director to keep Nike at the forefoot of the Sport.

You’ll also serve as a key liaison between innovation and inline teams – ensuring knowledge transfer, alignment, and clarity from concept through commercialization. You’ll influence partners and key stakeholders at pivotal moments, championing product stories and driving decisions that bring Racing and Track & Field footwear to life.

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. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.