Strategy Director, Global Design Job at Nike (New) in Houston

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team 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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. Every successful team At NIKE, Inc. needs a brilliant game plan. Strategic Planning teams keep the company moving in the right direction by leading the strategic business planning process and spearheading transformational projects across Nike businesses and geographies. Embedded in teams across the company, strategy professionals explore complex business issues; conduct consumer, competitive and market analyses; create financial models and develop action plans. The Strategic Planning teams help write the future of sport by charting Nike’s path forward. Strategy Director, Global Design – NIKE INC, Beaverton, OR Work with executive leadership to develop and implement Nike’s global long-term strategy. Identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes and with cross-functional teams. Work as a catalyst to the strategic direction and priorities of the broader respective global design organization and work closely with members of the commensurable leadership team. Prioritize, scope, design, and direct strategy projects, leading strategy and cross-functional teams and interfacing closely with relevant business partners from across insights, innovation, brand, product merchandising, finance, planning, and marketplace. Support the chief design officer and act as their strategic chief of staff and extended leadership. Align and support extended leadership team against the highest priority initiatives. Drive highly effective interactions and decision-making processes. Serve as proxy or delegate for the leader when appropriate. Help to drive and connect to key strategic processes both backward looking and forward looking. Ensure that progress against key strategic milestones is achieved, and blend art with science, long-term vision with near-term pragmatism. Work at the intersection of commercial targets and creative expression. Develop strategic plans to ensure continued successful growth and profitability. Conduct environmental scans and organizational positioning analysis. Identify, investigate, evaluate, and negotiate acquisitions, divestitures, licensing opportunities, and strategic business alliances that are in line with the organization’s long-range goals. Drive a planning process in which all gates and dates are clearly understood and that result in all corporate planning deliverables being met. Up to 10% travel is required. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY. Must have a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Design Innovation and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a business-related occupation. Experience must include: Strategic analysis Design thinking Human-centered design and insights Business planning Change management Portfolio management Risk assessment Financial planning, modeling, and analysis Data management and analysis Budgeting Accounting principles Apply at www.jobs.nike.com (Job # R-43307) #LI-DNI We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr