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
As a Senior Manager, Footwear Product Developer for Global Football, you will lead the development of elite-level football footwear projects, transforming innovative footwear toolkits and concepts into commercially viable, high-performance boots. This role is responsible for driving product and process excellence throughout the creation journey, ensuring seamless execution from innovation to commercialization. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will deliver products that achieve design intent while meeting performance, cost, sustainability, and timeline objectives. Through strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic influence, you will help create best-in-class football footwear that serves athletes at the highest level of the game. You will mentor and manage junior developers while demonstrating best practices through your own work and leadership.
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.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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.
