Lead Product Line Manager - Global Football Accessories & Equipment

About the Role

Join the Global Football Accessories team at Nike as a Lead Product Line Manager, part of the wider Accessories Product Management unit. Collaborate closely with multiple departments such as Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing/Costing, Demand Planning, and Operations. The role also involves frequent interaction with the broader Nike Global Football teams including Apparel, Footwear, Sales, Marketing, Sports Marketing, and regional partners. Reporting to the Product Director of Global Football Equipment, you will work alongside inventive sport offense teams that prioritize creativity, agility, and an irreverent approach to develop the athlete uniform.

Role Objectives & Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision throughout the entire value chain, from initial concept to market launch.
• Provide engaging storytelling to align vision and strategy with key stakeholders effectively.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members, encouraging a culture of excellence.
• Identify challenges and opportunities using consumer insights and operational feedback, proactively proposing innovative solutions to advance the business.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to innovate product design, processes, and tooling.
• Lead the creation and commercialization of products including balls, shin guards, goalkeeper gloves, bags, socks, and headwear within the global football accessories portfolio.
• Manage the entire product creation workflow by cooperating with merchandising, design, development, and sourcing teams from line planning to final product approval.
• Research market trends, athlete needs, and competitive landscape to propel product innovation and profitability.
• Develop compelling presentations for global and geographic merchandising teams, as well as sales and key accounts, to support business growth.
• Ensure consistent delivery on all project milestones, maintaining accountability as a dependable team member.
• Keep a strong pulse on athlete needs and relevant trends, especially within football accessories, to serve as the athlete’s advocate.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline or equivalent experience through a combination of education, training, and work.
• At least 6 years of solid experience in product creation, merchandising, and brand marketing.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to manage complex projects under high workloads in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated success in delivering consistent business outcomes.
• Inherent curiosity, optimism, and the drive to constantly learn about consumers, market trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Capacity to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
• Strong passion for football (soccer) is advantageous.

Work Environment & Culture

This position requires someone adaptable, resourceful, and highly collaborative, with a passion for supporting athletes and building fruitful partnerships within Nike’s Global Football community. The work entails a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere demanding creativity, passion, and curiosity to solve athlete challenges and innovate continuously.

Interview Accommodations

Nike provides a variety of accommodations during the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible interview locations, closed captioning, and other modifications to support candidates with disabilities. Applicants needing assistance during the hiring process are encouraged to request accommodations.