Product Manager - Retail Product Lines

About the Role

NIKE, Inc., renowned for outfitting top athletes worldwide, is seeking a Product Manager for Retail Product Lines located in Beaverton, OR. This is a 6-month contract opportunity requiring onsite presence Monday through Thursday with hybrid work options. At Nike, we celebrate diversity and innovation, seeking leaders and visionaries who are passionate about challenging the status quo and driving progress in sport and lifestyle industries.

Team Collaboration

The Product Manager will closely collaborate with the Basketball Senior Product Director, Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, Sports Marketing teams, and elite athletes to influence product direction and execution.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant has strong product acumen combined with business insight. Integrity, honesty, and a commitment to personal growth are essential. This individual should have a history of positively impacting both internal and external partnerships, fostering a collaborative 'one team' atmosphere. A keen understanding of basketball, fashion, performance apparel sectors, and the competitive retail landscape, along with enthusiasm for the Jordan Brand, is expected. Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee basketball consumer product creation, encompassing strategic and creative dimensions.
• Lead product and design review meetings.
• Engage with merchandising teams during strategic checkpoints.
• Contribute actively in cross-functional team discussions.
• Develop compelling visual communication tools to influence design, merchandising, and downstream geography partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business, or an equivalent blend of education, experience, and training.
• At least 5 years of relevant product management experience.
• Prior product management expertise is mandatory.
• Familiarity with performance apparel is advantageous.
• Ability to foster a positive team environment and unify cross-functional stakeholders.
• Skill to navigate ambiguity, defining clear paths for teams.
• Strong, clear, and timely communication abilities across partners.
• Strategic mindset to balance elite athlete demands with retail business opportunities.
• Accountability in meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality results.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

This high-visibility role demands balancing creative innovation with strategic execution directly influencing basketball product lines within the retail sector.