Manager, Product Line Manager – Global Kids TEES Apparel

This role is a part of the Global Kids Sportswear Product Management Team andis responsible forleading the end-to-end product creation process for Kids TEES Apparel. This role sits at the center of one of the largest and most dynamic areas of the Kids businessdriving seasonal product excellence operational rigor and consumer-relevant product storytelling across graphics fit materials and construction.

The Kids TEES business is a key growth driver within Kids Sportswear requiring a leader who can manage complexity at scale while balancing speed creativity and commercial impact. This role will help shape the future of Kids apparel by translating consumer and marketplace insights into compelling seasonal assortments that connect sport style and culture for the next generation.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

The Kids Sportswear Product Management team drives the strategy and execution behind one of Nikes most important growth businesses. This role partners closely with Design Development Merchandising Graphic Design Technical Design Sourcing and Operations to bring seasonal product visions to life.

You will work across cross-functional triads to manage product creation from brief through commercializationensuring clarity alignment and executional excellence throughout the process. This role reports into the Senior Director Kids Sportswear Apparel Product Management.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is looking for aManagerPLMwho thrives infast-paced environmentsand bringsa passionfor product process and consumer obsession. This person is highly organizeddetail-oriented and able to navigate complexity with confidence and clarity. They understand how to balance creativity with operational excellence and know how to lead teams through ambiguity while keeping product and timelines on track.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of apparel product creation andis energizedby managing a high-volume business with speed and precision. They area strongcommunicator collaborativepartner and strategicproblem solverwho can connect consumer insights marketplace trends and business needs into impactful product decisions.

You will lead the end-to-end product creation process for Kids TEES Apparel partnering across functions to deliver consumer-right seasonal assortments that drive both brand and business impact.

Youllhelp manage one of the highest-volume categories within Kids Sportswearbringing clarity organization and momentum across seasonal milestones reviews and commercialization gates. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure product excellence from concept through final delivery.

• Lead the end-to-end product creation process for Kids TEES Apparel across seasonal timelines and key gates.

• Partner with Design Graphic Design Development Merchandising Technical Design and Sourcing to build consumer-right seasonal assortments.

• Translate consumer marketplace and trend insights into actionable product direction and seasonal briefs.

• Manage product line plans milestone tracking sample management and cross-functional communication throughout the product creation process.

• Drive alignment across triad partners to ensure product decisions support business goals consumer needs and seasonal storytelling.

• Partner closely with Development and Operations teams to ensure product readiness costing alignment and on-time execution.

• Support seasonal reviews presentations and product storytelling for internal leadership and marketplace partners.

• Balance creativity and operational rigor to deliver product excellence at speed and scale.

• Identifyopportunities to elevate product distinction through graphics materials construction fit andfinishingdetails.

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative solution-oriented team culture.