Director, Partnerships and Governance, Innovation
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Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
Youll join the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) a multidisciplinary team driving innovation through science to make athletes* measurably better. This role reports to the Athlete Experience Research Operations (AERO) team collaborating with researchers engineers product teams and external partners to enable research and deliver strategic priorities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Were seeking a visionary leader with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams toward impactful results. This individual thrives in complex matrixed environments balancing internal and external partnerships to deliver sophisticated solutions. They bring deep knowledge of research innovation and business connectivity coupled with exceptional communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in building strategies fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Open to work inBeaverton OR
- Masters degree in human movement science (biomechanics physiology kinesiology) engineering sports management business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
- 7 years of relevant work experience
- 4 years in a management and/or leadership role
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain strategic partnerships across industries
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
Youll shape and execute short- and near-term strategies for the AERO team driving operational excellence and enabling research capabilities. Your work will influence Nikes innovation pipeline and athlete experience.
Core Responsibilities:
- Partner with NSRL scientists product research teams data scientists engineers and external partners
- Define operational plans program scope and deliverables for complex research initiatives
- Align and prioritize work streams across Nikes matrix to meet timelines and dependencies
- Enable day-to-day operations and ensure project deliverables for lab teams
- Communicate program status risks and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders
- Develop and manage team performance fostering growth and accountability
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
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