Director, DEI Partnerships

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Director Partnerships is responsible for developing executing and scaling strategic partnerships that advance NIKEs DEI mission. This leader drives both internal and external collaborations oversees partnership programming and ensures alignment with enterprise DEI and business objectives. The Director manages a team and works cross-functionally with DEI leadership HR Legal Communications and People Analytics.

Who Youll Work With

Senior Director Global DEI Operations and Partnerships
DEI Leadership Team HR Legal Communications and People Analytics
External partners global and geo based DEI teams
Director Global DEI Operations
Marketing Talent Acquisition Sports Marketing and Social and Community Impact teams

Who Were Looking For

Strategic relationship builder with deep DEI knowledge and business acumen
Proven experience in partnership management program development and cross-functional collaboration
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience leading teams and driving enterprise alignment
Skilled in data-driven decision-making and impact measurement
Excellent communicator and influencer

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Marketing HR or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of experience education and training.
10 years of experience in partnership management DEI or related field
Experience working with senior executives and diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

What Youll Work On

Activate the Partnerships & Enablers

Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy anchored to Nikes DEI priorities and HR strategies.
Cultivate and manage relationships with external organizations internal business teams to unlock resources amplify impact and connect DEI work to business and community goals.
Create and maintain playbooks toolkits and operating rhythms for partnership activation ensuring systems and access are in place for all teams.

Grow Brand Loyalty: Collaborate on premium inclusive community experiences and external partnerships that deepen brand trust and authentic connection.
Power DEI with Data & Rigor: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to measure partnership impact monitor industry trends and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Leadership & Enablement

Lead coach and develop the Partnerships team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and high performance.
Monitor industry trends and identify new partnership opportunities that align with DEI strategy and business goals.
Report on key performance indicators and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

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.

Required Experience:

Director