Lead Product Line Manager, Global WNBA Uniforms

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Product Creation, Development & Management

Merchandising

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-87531

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

You will lead across a cross-functional product triad and broader ecosystem, driving alignment and decision-making without direct authority.

Key partners include:

Design (Apparel + Color) – expression, storytelling, and visual direction

Technical Design & Development – fit, construction, performance execution

Global Merchandising – line planning, pricing, and assortment strategy

League & Licensing Partners – approvals, and storytelling alignment

Athletes & Innovation Teams – performance validation and feedback

This role will report to the Director of Global Apparel WNBA

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Lead Product Line Manager for Licensed Uniforms to own and drive the end-to-end product creation process for NBA/WNBA on-court uniforms and related system apparel. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability role at the intersection of sport, culture, and product excellence.

This individual must be a product-first leader with a deep understanding of technical apparel, athlete needs, and system-based product creation. They must demonstrate exceptional communication and influencing skills, the ability to translate consumer insights into product decisions, and a proven track record of leading cross-functional product triads.

The ideal candidate is consumer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and highly decisive—capable of turning complex inputs (consumer, athlete, league, and business) into clear, executable product direction.

What you bring:

Experience & Leadership

7+ years’ experience in product management, product creation, or merchandising in apparel with strong business acumen and analytical capability

Bachelor's degree in business administration, product creation, merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

Proven experience leading cross-functional product teams / triads with strong collaboration and accountability

Strong understanding of technical apparel product creation

Passion for understanding consumer needs, athlete demands, and cultural relevance and translating into product briefs and line plans

Strong understanding of market trends, competition, and sport culture

Experience working with licensed products, uniforms, or team sport apparel strongly preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Licensed Uniforms sit at the center of sport, culture, and product credibility. This role will define how we show up on the global stage—creating products that athletes trust, consumers want to wear, and that elevate the game.

You will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for Licensed Uniforms, from insight to final product, ensuring excellence across performance, design, storytelling, and system integrity.

Key responsibilities include:

Own product strategy and line plan architecture for Licensed Uniforms across NBA and/or WNBA

Lead creation of clear, insight-driven product briefs that translate consumer, athlete, and league inputs into specific product requirements (fit, material, construction, trims)

Drive technical product excellence across uniforms and system apparel (jersey, short, base layer, warm-up)

Partner with Design, Tech Design, and Development to ensure product execution meets athlete performance standards and league requirements

Translate consumer research, athlete feedback, and marketplace insights into tangible product decisions, not abstract direction

Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through commercialization, ensuring timelines, quality, and profitability targets are hit

Build and deliver compelling product narratives and presentations for key gates (seasonal reviews, leadership forums, league approvals)

Ensure product systems thinking across uniforms (not isolated SKUs but cohesive head-to-toe expressions)

Manage product costs, margin targets, and pricing alignment in partnership with merchandising and sourcing

Drive alignment across league, athlete, and internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive and premium product experiences

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.