Senior Director Of Development
In this role you'll report to the VP, Jordan Footwear Product Creation and have multiple direct reports within the Footwear Development function. As part of the Jordan Footwear Product Creation leadership team, you'll work with our leaders across Engineering, Materials Development, Product Testing, Product Management, Sourcing, Design and our Factory Partners to ensure an aligned Jordan Kids & Core offense focused on team and product excellence.
This critical role serves the Jordan Kids & Core Footwear Product Development team. The ideal candidate is a team-first leader, driving team and product excellence through vision, strategy and high-level execution for Jordan Footwear, Kids & Core. The successful candidate has demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, energize, and inspire confidence across a global organization. You're a leader who can foster collaboration, align teams and leaders to drive product excellence, keeping the athlete
- at the center of every decision. Your leadership will empower teams and enhance Jordan brand equity by delivering exceptional product craftsmanship and excellence to our consumer.
The ideal candidate demonstrates :
Lead with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindsetCultivate trusted relationships with teammates to drive alignment and unlock strategic initiatives.Leverage analytics, footwear acumen and business goals to inform data-driven decisions and develop strategies to ensure robust business performance and sustainable growth.Set a compelling vision for development, championing Jordan's brand values and priorities. Serve as a thought leader, influencing stakeholders and guiding teams through complex, ambiguous challenges.Identify risks and develop mitigation plans. Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and resilience to address evolving business needs and operational challenges.Represent Jordan Brand in senior-level conversations and professional settings, effectively communicating business priorities and influencing global teamsWhat you'll bring :
A bachelor's degree in engineering, business management or a related field.Minimum 10 years' experience in Product Creation, Manufacturing or related fields in a leadership role.Proven expertise in footwear construction, material and manufacturing processes.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Ability to travel up to 10% of the year domestically and internationallyFamiliarity with Nike CODE Calendar preferredExperience delivering profitable product with high consumer value preferredWhat you'll work on :
Drive elevated standards and product excellence with cross functional counterparts in Marketing, Design and Product CreationInform, drive, and facilitate decisions throughout the product creation process to maximize consumer value and craftsmanshipStrategically collaborate with Footwear Sourcing to ensure appropriate capabilities and resources required to manufacture exceptional productLead strategy, and functional excellence to support large scale growthAttract, hire, develop and retain a world-class team of diverse talent.Balance development resources to ensure capacity to execute seasonal footwear projectsBuild relationships with Nike's industry leading manufacturing partnersWe 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.