Principal, Technical Program Manager at Nike

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Consumer ProductsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
7+ years of Technical Program Management or product experience
10+ years of working directly with engineering teams
5+ years of software development experience
Relevant experience in Retail, Consumer product development, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Operations preferred
Experience leading program management efforts including establishing effective governance structures, cross functional coordination, and executive stakeholder management and reporting
Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives and cross-functional partners to deliver key strategic initiatives
Experience running and executing across multiple complex technology platforms and business areas
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to challenge the status quo
Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a dynamic, results-oriented matrixed environment
Delivery experience using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Deep experience with tools such as Miro, Lucid, JIRA, and Confluence
Proven experience in a technical program management or engineering delivery role, with a strong ability to drive technical projects to successful completion
Deep understanding of Service Oriented Architecture Solutions
Broad technical understanding across a variety of platforms, systems, and engineering disciplines, like Front End, Dev ops, Cloud Services
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa
Experience building program management functions and oversee end-to-end execution across multiple parallel program workstreams, including risk management, issue/conflict resolution and dependency management
Seasoned in program management with strong leadership skills, technical capabilities, communication skills, and expertise with digital and technology transformations
Exposure to both the breadth of knowledge across different technologies and the depth of understanding in key technical areas
Demonstrated experience in an agile and program model structure
Strong at building relationships across functions to align strategies and drive execution
Strategic problem solver with an ability to prioritize multiple and competing priorities while driving a plan to execution

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering, product and design leaders to drive software capability execution across Global Technology
Close partner with leaders from other technology domains and business teams to align program goals and coordinate cross-portfolio dependencies
Drive key programs within the Consumer Product & Innovation portfolio
Lead diverse cross-function team members to execute complex and strategic programs
Serve as the single touchpoint for the program from WHQ and work in close partnership with peer program managers at other geographies to deliver program outcomes
Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) representing team in program reviews, business reviews to provide regular updates to stakeholders on end-to-end health and progress, and risk management
Assess and understand product specifications and coordinate teams and resources needed to execute those specifications
Lead the program and have oversight of its execution and development
Responsible for the end-to-end timely, on budget technology execution

Skills

Agile

Program Management

Risk Management

Dependency Management

Stakeholder Management

Digital Transformation

Cross-functional Leadership

Technical Program Management

Issue Resolution

Strategic Planning

Nike

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

About Nike

Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees