Director, Strategy, Mens

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a Director who will work with executive leadership to develop and implement Nike Men’s global long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and to catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.

What you will work on

As a Men’s Strategic Planning Director you will be responsible for helping own the strategic planning process, authoring strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and be aligned to the projects below:

• Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes* & drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations for the Men’s organization.
• Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Nike’s largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.
• Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop important metrics to measure success.

What you bring to NIKE

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 9-10 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associates degree + 9yrs; High School + 10 yrs
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training

Preferred experience

• MBA or like graduate degree
• Strategy background inclusive of management consulting, investment banking or corporate strategy experience.
• Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/ecommerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace.