Director, Strategy, Basketball

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

Who are we looking for

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

What you will work on

As the Basketball and Kobe Strategic Planning Director you will be responsible for helping own the strategic planning process, author 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 one direct report, 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 Basketball 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associates degree + 9yrs; High School + 10 yrs

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.

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 .

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.