WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Senior Expert PLM, NSW, Global Footwear serves as a master-level individual contributor responsible for leading the most complex, high-impact product strategies across Nike Sportswear’s global portfolio. This role is a cultural and commercial force — pushing the boundaries of what product can be, guiding cross-functional partners, and influencing Nike’s most strategic decisions across creation, marketplace, and consumer journey. The Senior Expert PLM balances vision and precision, operates with deep consumer and marketplace fluency, and sets the benchmark for product excellence.

Design

Product Creation

Global & Geo Merchandising

Consumer Insights

NSW Leadership

Nike Direct & Partner GTM Teams

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Expert PLM will serve as the strategic architect for product journeys that balance innovation, cultural energy, and commercial scale — from concept through go-to-market. Translate global consumer insights and market dynamics into future-forward product strategies that expand category relevance and brand heat.

Mentor and influence PLMs across levels by modeling best-in-class product management behaviors and elevating team capability.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Product Management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training

A minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience

Deep product creation fluency and insight to line planning mastery

X-Functional leadership and influence without authority

Clear, compelling communication and storytelling ability

Strategic foresight and long-term franchise thinking

Cultural literacy and global marketplacefluency

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will be required to be a subject matter expert on the Footwear Creation Process and calendar, while making sure to align the critical gates/dates on Inline creation calendars. You will also be required to know the NSW Strategy and the key seasonal cultural moments calendar. You will be expected to brief, line plan and manage your respective portfolio of products tethered to the NSW Icons Footwear business. 

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.