Lead Product Line Manager, Global Women's Sportswear Apparel

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Lead Product Line Manager will report to the Senior Director of Global Women’s Sportswear Apparel and partner closely with teammates across Product Management, Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Costing, Operations, Brand Marketing, Sales, and Geography teams to bring the Women’s Sportswear apparel vision to life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate brings strong product, consumer, and business acumen, along with deep experience in product creation and a strong understanding of the women’s sportswear marketplace. This individual has excellent product intuition and taste, stays close to evolving consumer needs and cultural trends, and translates those insights into compelling product opportunities. They are a strategic and creative problem-solver who can manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and establish a clear path forward for a cross-functional team. The candidate builds trusted relationships, communicates clearly, and positively influences partners across functions and levels. They lead with curiosity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset, bringing teams together around a shared product vision while maintaining focus on quality, timelines, and business results.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.  
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in product management, merchandising, product creation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated product management experience, preferably within apparel, women’s sportswear, fashion, or sport lifestyle.
• Strong presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will lead the strategy and product creation process for key areas of the Global Women’s Sportswear Apparel portfolio. You will bring together consumer, marketplace, creative, and business insights to build compelling seasonal product strategies and assortments, while guiding cross-functional teams from initial concept through marketplace delivery.

• You will serve as the voice of the consumer, staying close to women’s sport, fashion, streetwear, and cultural trends to identify meaningful product opportunities.
• You will create and communicate seasonal product strategies, line plans, briefs, and assortments that balance consumer needs, brand distinction, and business priorities.
• You will lead the cross-functional product creation process in partnership with Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Costing, Brand, and Geography teams.
• You will lead key product and design reviews, strategy checkpoints, and seasonal milestone meetings, keeping teams aligned to decisions, deliverables, and calendar timelines.
• You will create compelling presentations and visual tools that communicate the product vision and influence internal, Geography, and downstream partners.
• You will navigate ambiguity, resolve product and business challenges, and establish a clear path forward for the cross-functional team.
• You will build trusted relationships, foster a positive one-team environment, and hold yourself and partners accountable for delivering high-quality work on time.

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.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.