Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering Modernization

The Senior Director Manufacturing Engineering Modernization is responsible for defining and leading Nikes global manufacturing modernization strategy accelerating the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies automation digitization manufacturing intelligence and next-generation methods of make across Nikes footwear manufacturing network.

This role is accountable for establishing the long-term vision strategic roadmap operating model and capability requirements necessary to create a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem that improves productivity quality agility sustainability and profitability. The leader partners across Manufacturing Product Creation Technology Innovation Supply Chain external manufacturing partners and footwear manufacturing equipment and solution providers to translate emerging technologies into scalable business value while defining investment approaches that minimize risk of adopting new technologies.

As a key member of the Footwear and Materials Manufacturing Leadership Team this role drives transformational change across Nikes global manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Manufacturing Modernization Strategy

• Define and execute Nikes multi-year manufacturing modernization strategy aligned with enterprise growth innovation and operational objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop modernization roadmaps investment priorities capability plans and governance mechanisms across the manufacturing network.
• Establish long-term vision and performance metrics for advanced manufacturing and digital transformation.

Automation & Advanced Manufacturing

• Identify prioritize and scale automation opportunities across footwear and materials manufacturing operations.
• Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies robotics intelligent automation computer vision and emerging methods of make.
• Establish engineering standards frameworks and best practices to enable scalable deployment across multiple manufacturing partners.

Manufacturing Intelligence & Digital Transformation

• Develop and lead Nikes manufacturing intelligence strategy leveraging data analytics AI and digital technologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Partner with technology and digital teams to design and deploy connected factory solutions that improve visibility decision-making and operational excellence.
• Drive the development of digital capabilities that enhance productivity quality flexibility and speed to market.

Network Transformation & Factory Adoption

• Together with Manufacturing and Engineering teams partner with manufacturing partners and cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate modernization adoption and execution.
• Develop the Footwear modernization ecosystem through development of current and new partnerships vendor relationships and operating models
• Lead change management strategies and plans that ensure successful implementation and sustain operational impact.
• Drive alignment between modernization initiatives and network capacity capability and business priorities.

Strategic Partnerships & Influence

• Collaborate with senior leaders across Product Creation Manufacturing Sourcing Supply Chain Finance Technology and Innovation.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders by aligning investment decisions resources and execution plans with modernization objectives.
• Represent Nike externally on topics related to advanced manufacturing automation and future factory capabilities.

Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing team of engineering automation digital and manufacturing experts.
• Foster a culture of innovation continuous improvement collaboration and accountability.
• Develop talent pipelines and organizational capabilities required to support Nikes future manufacturing agenda.

Leadership Defined Accountabilities

Drives Vision & Purpose

Creates a compelling vision for the future of manufacturing and inspires teams and partners to embrace transformational change.

Strategic Enterprise Thinking

Applies systems thinking to connect technology manufacturing product creation and business strategy to drive enterprise value.

Cultivates Innovation

Challenges conventional approaches and drives experimentation learning and adoption of breakthrough manufacturing solutions.

Optimizes Execution

Balances long-term transformation objectives with near-term operational performance and measurable business outcomes.

Builds High-Performing Teams

Attracts develops and retains diverse talent while creating an inclusive and growth-oriented team culture.

Influences Across Boundaries

Builds strong partnerships and drives alignment across geographies functions and external manufacturing partners.

Scope & Impact

• Leads enterprise-level manufacturing modernization initiatives that influence Nikes global footwear manufacturing network.
• Responsible for shaping investment strategies and capability roadmaps for advanced manufacturing and digital transformation.
• Directly impacts productivity quality speed cost competitiveness and manufacturing resilience.
• Influences senior leadership decisions and large-scale partner investment priorities.
• Leads a team of manufacturing engineering automation digital and modernization professionals.

Typical Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Operations Technology or related field.

Preferred: Masters degree in engineering Operations Business Administration or related discipline.

Experience

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering automation operations or technology.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives in complex global environments.
• Experience developing enterprise strategies and translating them into measurable business results.
• Strong track record influencing senior executives and external partners.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 automation robotics digital manufacturing AI or industrial technology environments.
• Consumer products footwear apparel automotive electronics or related manufacturing industries.
• Global contract manufacturing and supply chain networks.
• Smart factory manufacturing intelligence MES Industrial IoT or digital twin implementations.

Success Profile

This leader will be successful by:

• Establishing a clear and scalable modernization strategy for Nikes manufacturing ecosystem.
• Accelerating adoption of automation digitization and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Improving network productivity quality responsiveness and resilience.
• Building best-in-class manufacturing intelligence capabilities.
• Developing a high-performing modernization organization that enables the future of manufacturing at Nike.