Director, Product Integration and Partner Management, Apparel Innovation

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report directly to the Senior Director of Apparel Innovation Product this role you will align closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency and alignment with Apparel Innovations overall strategy and goals.

Partnerships:

Working closely with leaders in Apparel Innovation inline apparel teams and global sourcing and collaboration is crucial for successful future scale plan for apparel innovation concepts.

Team Leadership:

You will manage a team of accomplished professionals specializing in regional product sourcing project management and manufacturingfocused on creating a successful operating model for the integration of all future apparel innovation products.

Collaborative Environment:

You will promote a collaborative environment where ideas are shared freely and creativity flourishes. By fostering open communication and mutual respect you will empower your team to push boundaries and achieve outstanding results.

Career Development:

Your role will include mentoring each member of your team helping them to develop their skills and advance in their careers within Nike Inc. By providing constructive feedback and guidance you will contribute to the professional growth of each team member.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a skilled leader to join our team as the Director of Apparel Innovation Product Integration and Partner Management. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of E2E supply chain to provide strategic guidance for Apparel Innovation projects. Experience in leading and managing teams along with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is necessary. A balanced approach combining a process-oriented mindset with advanced knowledge of the apparel E2E process is required for this role.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors Degree in Apparel Project Management Supply Chain or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Understanding of Enterprise vision.
• Profound knowledge of the apparel E2E process.
• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Mastery of presentation and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using task management and collaboration tools such as Airtable Asana Smartsheet and Miro
• Ability to inspire and lead teams under high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams efficiently.
• A positive attitude with a love of innovation product and people.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the Director of Apparel Innovation Product Integration and Partner Management you will be responsible for advancing the partner strategy and inline connection strategy to support bringing our apparel innovations to scale. You will work with various teams within our advanced innovation department and collaborate with inline partners across development sourcing and manufacturing. Your main goal will be to lead a team that supports successful integration of apparel product innovations into the global inline business pipeline across Nike Jordan and Converse brands.

WHY JOIN US

• Opportunity to participate in leading and shaping the direction of apparel innovation within a dynamic part of the organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Join us in evolving the Apparel Innovation space with creativity passion and visionary leadership.

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