Director, Strategy APLA

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Every successful team at Nike needs a brilliant game plan. Strategy teams shape & drive the company’s growth agenda by leading the business planning processes, aligning enterprise leadership to make our biggest opportunities a reality, and spearheading transformational projects across Nike’s diverse businesses and geographies.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Nike’s Asia Pacific & Latin America (APLA) Geography. Main collaborators are Strategy teammates, APLA Leadership and Cross-Functional Teammates who write the future of Sport and Nike for over half of the world’s population. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Director of Strategy who will work with leadership in the APLA geography to develop and execute Nike APLA’s long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and to catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• 9-10+ years of directly relevant work experience e.g. corporate/business-unit strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or strategic planning

Preferred requirements

• Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/e-commerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As our APLA Strategy Director you will be responsible for helping lead the strategic planning process, authoring strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and be aligned to the projects below:

• Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes* & drive profitable growth.  Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations.

• Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Nike’s largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.

• Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop KPIs to measure success.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.

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, all Nike employees share one galvanizing mission – to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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.