WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are passionate about delivering world-class marketing and profitable growth. We’re seeking a visionary, results driven leader to join our team. Candidates will have a growth-mindset, emotional intelligence, with ability to embrace change. A proven track record of leading and optimizing workflows and operations is preferred. Their ability to build strong working internal/external relationships in the community will be paramount to their success.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
This individual is committed to unlocking more efficient ways of working across our local and geo-based cross-functional team(s). As a result, they will author and implement new ways of working. In addition, they will maintain key existing processes to ensure consistent operational excellence is held across the function.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This individual will help streamline our approach and execution of project management. In addition, this candidate will lead some marketing projects, and be a pivotal support for others bodies of work. Consequently, the candidate should have comprehensive experience on managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will mine and share consumer insights and opportunities for the brand. You will collaborate with teammates across Nike to bring creative thinking to life. You will execute plans anchored in our athletes, innovation, and marketplace. You will build relationships with internal/external partners, community leaders, and Canadian athletes.
The ideal candidate loves working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment. They're a self-starter who thrives working through ambiguity and enjoys leading new and innovative approaches for their team. Our Team is divided into two core teams Nike Store Partner (NSP) and Nike Marketplace Partner (NMP). We will be hiring two Project and Operations Leads, dedicating one to each of these teams.
You’ll work alongside the director, leads, and specialists in developing marketing strategies and driving consumer connection with Nike. A typical day will include equal parts internal and external conversations. Your internal Nike teammates will include SCI, sports marketing, sales, merch, planning, and finance supply chain. External relationship management includes, but is not limited to, local athletes, coaches, organizations, and agency partners.
As Project Management Lead for assigned areas, you will own and lead the end-to-end project execution, from briefings to recaps.
Below is a list of some pivotal skills and actions required to fulfill.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across cities, geos, and global
Implement new best practices to create efficiencies across the team
i.e. author new playbooks for how we go-to-market for NSP openings in Canada
Expand the greater team’s understanding of the consumer, including aspirations, behaviors, interests, functional needs and values
i.e. Oversee the end-to-end insights gathering process
Lead strategic mobilization of seasonal CODE and 365 planning
Serve as a key contributor for key Fields of Play and ideate creative opportunities for local activation
i.e. Share knowledge and trends with the team & help discover Toronto-based talent
Support mutually beneficial partnerships across the creative, media and sport community and the brand
Contribute to updating the new roster of local marketing agencies
Track notes and deliverables in integrated marketing & team meetings
Act as a key author for all team contracts & admin milestones
(i.e. across finance, Contract Central, Trademark Aravo, legal, etc…)
Fulfill the seasonal Canadian product contract(s), from forecast to launch
which can include design (i.e. grassroots events like OFSAA)
WHAT YOU BRING
Ability to prioritize effectively to spend time on the issues that will make the most difference to the brand and the business
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, agile culture
Enjoys process, and can drive one with confidence to command a room
Strong follow-up skills, and anticipating next steps in a project's critical path comes naturally
Passionate about learning new tools and technologies // is an early adopter
Experience in internal tools a benefit: SAP, coupa, contract central,etc
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint. AirTable a major bonus.
Experience with finance (cutting POs) and using other corporate tools to move work forward
Detail oriented & results oriented. This position requires someone who can plan ahead, think analytically, and keep projects moving in the right direction despite ambiguity
Key lifeline on our team as the "doer" when it comes to mobilizing the right tools to launch and execute a project
Strong passion and expertise for either Future of Fitness / Running or Basketball
Ability to develop and maintain fair and honest relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Ability to build and manage relationships with key accounts, organizations and individuals in and around the Canada sport communities
REQUIREMENTS
University degree/College diploma in related field
Applied Project management experience
3+ years relevant work experience
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