WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you passionate about sneaker culture and the legendary Jordan brand? Do you have a talent for spotting trends and a deep enthusiasm for driving Footwear and Apparel products from concept to consumers?

We’re looking for a Lead, Product Line Manager in the Asia-Pacific & Latin America (APLA) Express Lane focused on creating inspiring product on a faster timeline, serving consumers of a specific marketplace and pioneering new spaces for growing the Jordan Brand business. They will need to have a great understanding of Jordan Footwear and Apparel, trends in color, graphics, materials, trims and be the pulse for style, trend and storytelling that local athletes are seeking. They will also understand and utilize market trends, consumer behaviors and analytics to build insights to bring new products to our consumers.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The Lead, Product Line Manager for APLA Express Lane will be responsible for the color, graphics, materials, and trims on Men's and Women's Footwear and Apparel (with a focus on Streetwear) and support the Global Jordan Brand through a hyperlocal lens. This requires someone who can put themselves in the mindspace of Jordan consumers in the APLA Geography and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product.

• Collaborate with a broader TRIAD team from across Design and Development to understand and fuel franchise and marketplace strategies
• Provide critical support in the line planning, pricing and product creation processes which includes spending time with consumers, learning the channels of distribution and conducting analyses of consumer and competitive trends in the market
• Monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including achieving cost/margin targets and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market
• Create insightful and impactful product briefs, as well as ensuring the accuracy of information in NIKE Inc. internal product management systems
• Serve as a Point of Contact for critical checkpoints and key planning moments; responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a key member of the Jordan Product Management team, you'll foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Global Jordan Family to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys You'll also collaborate with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising and Brand teammates to create industry leading footwear and apparel with compelling and impactful stories.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, Product Merchandising or Product Development, preferably in the Sportswear, Footwear or Apparel industry
• Demonstrated lead level product line management and key franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid cross-functional plans
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Footwear and Apparel creation, athletes, marketplace, and consumer landscape
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate status, issues/risks, and opportunities with leadership
• Ability to develop high-profile, influential, and collaborative relationships, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions
• Innate desire to continuously explore, learn, and exercise intellectual curiosity
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for the Jordan brand!