Senior Director, Global Athlete Business, SGA

Sr. Director, Global Athlete Business SGA, Global Basketball PHK, Beaverton, OR Overview Based in Beaverton, OR, as the Senior Director, Global Athlete Business SGA, you will lead the end‑to‑end strategy and execution of Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s global business. This role sits at the center of the offense, driving a holistic, integrated approach that connects performance, cultural relevance, and lifestyle expression into a distinctive and scalable athlete business. You define the long‑term vision while delivering excellence in seasonal execution. You align partners, create strategic clarity, and move the business forward with creativity and discipline. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Define and drive a clear global vision and strategy for SGA’s business on and off the court Align cross‑functional teams across Product, Marketing, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, and Marketplace to deliver integrated plans Translate athlete insights and consumer understanding into compelling product and storytelling strategies Align global, geo, and city teams on priorities, concepts, and seasonal plans Establish and track clear seasonal and long‑term business objectives Identify consumer‑led opportunities that scale into meaningful growth drivers Drive a consistent operating cadence, including business reviews, team meetings, and planning cycles Partner with internal and external stakeholders to represent the athlete and brand with authenticity and integrity Collaboration This role partners closely with global and geo teams across the Nike organization. Collaboration spans Product, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Sports Marketing, and Marketplace to ensure alignment and execution of the SGA business strategy. The role also engages external partners and serves as a key connection point between the athlete, the business, and the brand. Qualifications What you bring Bachelor's degree in general management, strategy planning, business operations or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. 15+ years of relevant work experience Minimum of 7 years in a leadership/management role Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams to deliver against a shared vision Strong understanding of basketball, culture, and consumer behavior Ability to translate insights into strategies that drive brand and business impact Exceptional communication and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Experience managing budgets and driving accountability A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without authority A passion for developing others and building high‑performing teams Legal Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nike