Senior Director, Kids & Core Footwear Development, Global Jordan

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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role you’ll report to the VP, Jordan Footwear Product Creation and have multiple direct reports within the Footwear Development function.  As part of the Jordan Footwear Product Creation leadership team, you’ll work with our leaders (at PHK and Globally) across Engineering, Materials Development, Product Testing, Product Management, Sourcing, Design and our Factory Partners to ensure an aligned Jordan Kids & Core offense focused on team and product excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This critical role serves the Jordan Kids & Core Footwear Product Development team. The ideal candidate is a team-first leader, driving team and product excellence through vision, strategy and high-level execution for Jordan Footwear, Kids & Core.  The successful candidate has demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, energize, and inspire confidence across a global organization.  You’re a leader who can foster collaboration, align teams and leaders to drive product excellence, keeping the athlete* at the center of every decision. Your leadership will empower teams and enhance Jordan brand equity by delivering exceptional product craftsmanship and excellence to our consumer.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Curiosity:
  • Lead with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
• Influence:        
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with teammates to drive alignment and unlock strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Decision-Making:
  • Leverage analytics, footwear acumen and business goals to inform data-driven decisions and develop strategies to ensure robust business performance and sustainable growth.
• Visionary Leadership:
  • Set a compelling vision for development, championing Jordan’s brand values and priorities. Serve as a thought leader, influencing stakeholders and guiding teams through complex, ambiguous challenges.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving:
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans. Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and resilience to address evolving business needs and operational challenges.
• Highest-level Collaboration:
  • Represent Jordan Brand in senior-level conversations and professional settings, effectively communicating business priorities and influencing global teams

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business management or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Product Creation, Manufacturing or related fields in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in footwear construction, material and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year domestically and internationally
• Familiarity with Nike CODE Calendar preferred
• Experience delivering profitable product with high consumer value preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Senior Director of Development, you’ll lead the Footwear Development function for Jordan Kids & Core business to guide product excellence throughout the product creation lifecycle. You will shape product strategies, influence teams and product decisions, as well as drive cross-functional collaboration to balance critical dates, product specification, performance and profitability goals. The successful candidate will collaborate with Product leaders and work side-by-side with the Jordan Product Creation leadership team to ensure that our cross-functional teams work seamlessly to drive product excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Drive elevated standards and product excellence with cross functional counterparts in Marketing, Design and Product Creation
• Inform, drive, and facilitate decisions throughout the product creation process to maximize consumer value and craftsmanship
• Strategically collaborate with Footwear Sourcing to ensure appropriate capabilities and resources required to manufacture exceptional product
• Lead strategy, and functional excellence to support large scale growth
• Attract, hire, develop and retain a world-class team of diverse talent.
• Balance development resources to ensure capacity to execute seasonal footwear projects
• Build relationships with Nike’s industry leading manufacturing partners

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.