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Expert Product Line Manager, Jordan NA Local Creation Apparel

Nike  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior DirectorofProduct, North America Local Creation ApparelYou willbe a leader on the team, focused onconsumer groups and sports, with anemphasis on streetwear You willact asa key point of integration between North America Local Creation, Global Jordan, and North America Marketplace partners.

You will work closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Brand partners, while alsorepresentingNorth America Local Creation in ongoing collaboration with Global Jordan and Jordan NA Marketplace teams. This role requiresa high levelof independence, sound judgment, and professionalism, with the ability to navigate complexity, evolving strategy, and multiple stakeholder perspectives.

You will be a critical connector across teams, helping drive clarity, alignment, and trust while elevating how Jordan Apparel shows up for the North America consumer.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’relooking for an Expert Product Line Manager to join the North America Local Creation Jordan Apparel team. This roleis designedfora highly experiencedproduct leader with deep fluency in the Jordan brand, consumer, and marketplace, and a strong point of view grounded in trend, taste, and cultural relevance.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional understanding of streetwear, sport culture, and the Jordan brand ethos, along with the ability to translate that insight into distinctive, compelling product for a defined consumer and marketplace segment. Youare energizedby creatingproductthatdrivesboth energy and differentiation in the market, whileremainingaligned toaglobal strategy that is actively evolving.

This role requires a high degree ofcross functionalpartnership and personal accountability. You will be expected to drive clarity where there has been ambiguity, enforce process with intention, and continuously improve inputs and outputs to enable better outcomes across teams. You know when to push for what the consumer and brand need, and when to compromise to keep progress moving forward.

You are polished, professional, and self-directed—comfortablerepresentingNorth America Local Creation in complex conversations with senior partners, and trusted self-starter. Youdemonstratestrong judgment, communicate with credibility, and bring a calm,solutions-orientedapproach to navigating competing priorities.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education,experience,and training.

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in apparel product creation, product line management, or a related discipline

  • Deepexpertisein the Jordan brand, consumer, and cultural landscape, with strong sensitivity to trend, taste, and streetwear

  • Proven ability to create distinctive,consumer ledproduct that balances global strategy with local marketplace opportunity

  • Experience working across complex, matrixed organizations with multiple senior stakeholders

  • Strong judgment anddecision makingskills, including knowing when to push for clarity and when to adapt or compromise

  • Demonstrated ability to drive process discipline while continuously improving how work gets done

  • High levelof professionalism, polish, and credibility whenrepresentingteams and work

  • Strong communication, storytelling, and influence skills across internal and external partners

  • Comfortoperatingindependently, leading throughexpertise, and holding accountability for outcomes in ambiguous environments

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Youwill own theend-to-endproductdirection, briefing, and execution of Jordan Apparel for the North America consumer. You will translate deep consumer understanding, trend, and brand insight into clear product direction that balances global strategy with local marketplace opportunity.

You will playa central rolein strengthening how teams worktogether—driving clarity across processes, improving quality and consistency of inputs and outputs, and helping align partners toward shared goals. You will activelyidentifyopportunities to improve how productis created, delivered,and sold inwith a focus on achieving better outcomes across the product lifecycle.

This role requires strong judgment, confidence, and influence. You will navigate moments of tension, ambiguity, and change, making thoughtful decisions about when to push, when to adjust, and how to keep the work moving forward with integrity and intent. Your leadership willbe reflectednot through people management, but through the quality, energy, and impact of the product and partnerships you steward.

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

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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 community at https://nikeats.avature.net/niketalentcommunity.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Beaverton, OR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
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