Lead, Stores Program Manager

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Lead Stores Program Manager to orchestrate evolve and connect information and frameworks that power how Nike Stores operate across North America. This role will own and advance Stores DNA - the centralized system that houses all store attributes including things like climate consumer profiles space allocations and sport mix -and drive the operating rhythm for the Stores Assortment Framework which lives within that system. You will connect data process and people across GTM Portfolio and the cross-functional Stores team to ensure Stores DNA becomes the single source of truth for how we define plan and deliver the Stores offense. Over time this role will expand to lead additional Stores programs that connect and scale how teams plan and execute across Nike Direct. You thrive in complexity think in systems and bring cross-functional partners together through structure clarity and connection.

At its core this role ensures we understand our Stores at a deeper level so every decision from assortment to storytelling starts with the athlete.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Own and evolve Stores DNA (Airtable) : ensure data integrity structure and connection across concepts functions and systems.

Lead the operating rhythm for the Stores Assortment Framework within Stores DNA - driving alignment accountability and usability across cross-functional partners.

Continuously improve processes governance and decision points that connect consumer concept and store identity to assortment and activation.

Build and maintain frameworks tools and dashboards that support planning allocation and storytelling across the Stores offense.

Partner across GTM Portfolio and Store Ops to embed Stores DNA into seasonal and long-range planning.

Identify and take on adjacent Stores programs that build on the DNA system connecting how we plan evolve and operate Stores.

Champion simplification standardization and continuous improvement across systems and workflows.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will partner with Store Concept GMs Merchandising Planning Allocations Visual Merchandising Marketing Store Operations Field Leadership as well as your peers across GTM and Portfolio.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising or related field or equivalent experience.

10 years of experience leading large cross-functional retail or GTM programs in a matrixed environment.

Proven ability to design and operationalize cross-functional systems through tools frameworks and workflows.

Expertise managing and evolving platforms (Airtable Smartsheet etc.) that connect and enable multiple teams.

Demonstrated success influencing and aligning diverse teams around shared goals.

Strong strategic thinking and systems design mindset able to connect consumer product and operational data into actionable frameworks.

Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; known for driving clarity accountability and collaboration.

Thrives in ambiguity balancing detail orientation with enterprise-level perspective and sound judgement.

Curious and adaptable mindset with the ability to evolve scope as the Stores offense and operating model continue

to mature.

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 .

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1