Technical Product Management

Title: Product Manager - Specialized 5

Location: Remote, USA (PST hours required)

Duration: 5 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Role Purpose

To lead the development and execution of complex, high-impact products by leveraging deep expertise in product management, technical strategy, and domain knowledge. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals and drives innovation across multiple squads.

• Operates at the intersection of product, technology, and business strategy.
• Directly influences the success of cross- functional teams and major programs.
• Expected to proactively identify opportunities for organizational improvement and innovation.
• Plays a key role in shaping the product culture and capability maturity across the organization. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Key Accountabilities

• Define and execute product strategies aligned with quarterly, annual, and multi-year business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from ideation to launch—with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Drive adoption and evolution of product management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Influence and align stakeholders across departments and external partners.
• Solve complex business problems in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Actively mentor and coach junior product professionals and contribute to organizational capability building.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Critical Experiences Needed

• Proven track record of delivering successful products in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale initiatives involving multiple squads.
• Experience in defining and evolving product strategies based on data and market insights.
• Deep involvement in technical decision-making and future state architecture planning.
• Regular engagement with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate product vision and impact.

Key Functional Skills / Capabilities

• Product Lifecycle Management
• Agile and Lean Product Development
• Technical Architecture Awareness
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Product Discovery and Validation
• Road Mapping and Prioritization
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Leadership Defined Competencies

• Thinks Strategically
• Enterprise Influence
• Innovation Leadership
• Results Oriented
• Embraces & Leads Change
• Fosters Effective Teamwork
• Values Differences
• Communicates Vision and Purpose