Lead, Portfolio GovernanceHybrid

Title: Lead, Portfolio Governance

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The Consumer, Product, Brand and Marketplace (CPBM) Operations team exists to drive Nike's success by harnessing data, digital capabilities, and process excellence to deliver world-class products to consumers worldwide. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of CPBM and propel the company forward.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual contributor to fill the role of Lead, Portfolio Governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio management, governance, and stakeholder management, with a proven track record of driving accountability, enabling faster decision making, and coordinating the needs of multiple stakeholders in a complex and dynamic environment. A successful candidate will be a collaborative and influential leader who can work effectively with various teams to maintain and improve a robust governance operating model.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the CPBM Operations Portfolio Governance Lead, you will drive portfolio excellence by maintaining and improving the portfolio operating model, leading cross-functional governance forums, and delivering consolidated reporting and insights that inform strategic decision making. Through your expertise and collaborative approach, you will foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, while partnering with key stakeholders in Central Operations and beyond to optimize program management and delivery within the CPBM Operations portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve the existing portfolio governance framework to ensure it remains effective and aligned with organizational objectives
• Deliver consolidated reporting and compelling insights that inform strategic decision making, identifying areas of improvement and developing recommendations for process enhancements
• Collaborate with key partners across the organization to integrate portfolio and program governance needs from multiple cross-functional teams into a single operating and governance model, ensuring alignment and driving effective decision making
• Create compelling materials that effectively articulate progress and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective stakeholder management

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a key member of Central Operations within CPBM Operations, you will collaborate with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders, including Nike's Functional Operations Teams (Footwear, Apparel, Design, Merchandising), Technology partners, Nike Acceleration Offense, and other Central Operations teams (Program Management, Change Management, and Learning & Development). Together, you'll drive strategic alignment, transparency, and decision-making across the organization, playing a critical role in shaping the future of Nike.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, governance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, portfolio management, and stakeholder management
• Proven track record of driving accountability, enabling faster decision making, and realizing value in a complex and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations for process enhancements
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field