Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Stakeholder Management Strategic thinking Risk Mitigation Organization Project Management

Job Specifications

Work options: On-site

Onsite: Mon-Fri

Title: Program Manager

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 7 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

What You Will Work On

You will lead the critical transition from old manufacturing equipment to new systems, ensuring completion by end of fiscal year. This role focuses on defining tools and processes to support organizational excellence in program and project management.

Vision And Strategy

Develop vision, strategy and deliverables for large international programs
Ensure program alignment with business strategies and budgets
Own the business case for the program
Establish and maintain cross-functional and regional coordination

Organization, Planning And Execution

Maintain ultimate responsibility for program objectives within financial and resource constraints
Manage project dependencies and build effective program teams
Oversee vendor contracts, relationships, performance, and communications
Facilitate manufacturing equipment transition as primary deliverable

Project Management Support

Ensure proper project management staffing across all program projects
Help develop project objectives and scope
Serve as escalation point for issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance
Chair program steering committee meetings
Provide consistent stakeholder communication and senior leadership reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with manufacturing teams and leaders
Partner with engineering leaders in design, tooling, and process engineering
Coordinate with facilities and quality teams
Collaborate with project management teams

What You Bring

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
10+ years of directly relevant program management experience
Comprehensive experience as business/process leader or industry expert
PMP certification preferred

Technical Skills

Ability to accurately manage program schedules with multiple project schedules
Project management software experience (Smartsheets, JIRA)
Expert stakeholder management capabilities
High-level communication and reporting skills
Risk mitigation experience

Essential Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills
Ability to keep teams on track
Drive operations and execute consistently on deliverables
Adhere to aggressive timelines
Work effectively in ambiguous situations
Decisive and strategic thinking
Prioritize effectively under pressure
Empathetic leadership style
Foster collaborative culture
Resilient and adaptive
Results-oriented mindset

Work Environment

On-site role at Air MI Oregon facility
Standard work hours, 5 days per week on-site
Possible week-long travel to St. Louis Air MI facility
Immediate start preferred due to time-sensitive nature
2-3 rounds of interviews expected

About the Company

NIKE, Inc. is a purpose-driven organization energized by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport. We champion diversity and amplify individual passions to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. Here, every teammate has a role to play. We work together, embracing our differences and pushing boundaries, to achieve collective success. For more information on how you can contribute to a world-class team, visit our career site at nike.com/careers and join our talent co... Know more