Senior Manager, Global Football Footwear Product Developer

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Product Creation, Development & Management

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-87530

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?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As part of the Global Football FW Development, this role partners closely with key footwear functions including Innovation, Design, Product Testing, Material Development, Product Management, PCC/PMO,Sourcing, Planning, Operations.

You will navigate Nike’s matrixed environment to ensure alignment with Global Footwear Development standards and product excellence. Serving as the primary liaison between PCC/PMO partners and the WHQ product team, you will drive clear, accurate communication throughout the product development process and report to the Footwear Development Director for Global Football FW Development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Footwear Product Development to play a critical leadership role within the Global Football Footwear Product Development Team. This individual will lead one of our key product silos while coaching, developing, and inspiring the team to deliver world-class football footwear for footballers.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned footwear development leader with 8+ years of product development experience, a deep technical understanding of the footwear creation process, and a proven ability to drive product excellence from concept through commercialization. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, the ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders, and a passion for innovation that elevates athlete performance and advances the future of football footwear.

In our ONE GFB spirit, a team-first mindset is essential. We seek a candidate who fosters a positive team culture and serves as a strong role model, creating a meaningful impact on both the broader team and their direct reports.

Key Responsibilities & Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

Manage at team of footwear product developers to focus on employee development, identifying skill gaps, and building high-performing teams

Convey clear expectations and provide feedback to teams, stakeholders and functional leaders

Understand the business as a whole, including financial management, to drive profitability and efficiency

Lead footwear product development projects at an accelerated pace, close to market

Provide project and process direction within cross-functional product creation teams

Drive innovation and product initiatives across footwear dimensions and divisions

Leverage deep technical knowledge across lasts, uppers, materials, tooling, costing, testing, and manufacturing

Exhibit strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Communicate effectively across functions, geographies, and leadership levels

Demonstrate resilient leadership with high tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities

Build strong partnerships across global, culturally diverse teams

Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver product excellence

Travel up to 15% as needed

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Key Responsibilities

Drive product and process excellence across assigned projects

Leading high complexity project and one of the key product Silo.

Solve construction and manufacturing challenges proactively

Manage projects through all phases to meet critical dates

Deliver high-performance football footwear for athletes in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

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.