Lead Product Line Manager

Lead Product Line Manager

You'll be responsible for collaborating with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising and Brand teammates to create industry leading footwear with compelling & impactful stories.

We're looking for a Lead Product Line Manager in the Asia-Pacific & Latin America (APLA) Express Lane focused on growing the Nike Brand business.

The nature of the role and specific product responsibility requires someone with an equal passion for the Nike Brand and the consumers in APLA. This person will pioneer new spaces for the Brand and who wants to win and values being part of an amazing team.

The focus of this role is creating inspiring product on a faster timeline and to serve consumers of a specific marketplace. This person will need to have a great understanding of various footwear types, trends in color, graphics, materials, trims and be the pulse for style, trend and storytelling that local athletes are seeking. This person will also understand and utilize market trends, consumer behaviors & analytics to bring new products to our consumers. In-depth knowledge and experience working in the key cities of Tokyo, Seoul and/or Mexico City is a distinct advantage.

We are looking for someone authentic, curious, courageous, and inspired by the possibilities of the unknown. Through honesty, integrity, transparency, and openness, this candidate should be looking to grow and challenge themselves. An individual who has a demonstrated track record of positively influencing internal and external partners. We are also looking for someone who actively creates an environment of inclusion and trust. Who seeks out different or opposing perspectives in a truth-seeking manner. Who works together with others as one team, supporting others in doing meaningful work, driving impact and connecting consumers to the Nike Brand every day.

You will deliver results with clarity and accountability, demonstrating our shared purpose and commitments. We will think big, break down barriers, innovate and implement in service of the Nike, Inc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Product Management or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 5+ years of Product Creation or Merchandising experience.
• Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution.
• Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions.
• Solid understanding of Footwear Creation and product storytelling.
• Geo and/or Territory Merchandising experience is preferred.
• Preference for individuals with language and/or international experience in key markets: Tokyo, Seoul, Mexico City.
• Relevant product acumen and style sensibility for APLA is critical.
• Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting.
• Proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions.
• Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally.

The Lead Product Line Manager for APLA Express Lane will drive color, graphics, materials, and trims across Nike Footwear for both genders and all categories. This role supports the Footwear team's vision through a hyperlocal lens, requiring deep consumer insight within the APLA region to deliver impactful, desirable products.

You'll collaborate with Design, Development, and Global Product and Merchandising teams to align on franchise and marketplace strategies. Responsibilities include managing cost/margin targets, maintaining product data accuracy, and delivering compelling presentations regularly.

You'll build strong relationships across Global Footwear, partnering with Merchandising and Brand to ensure alignment on key initiatives. As a core member of the Product Management team, you'll coordinate and communicate product lines internally and externally.