Become part of the Converse Team!

　　Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers 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 Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

　　Who Converse represents is who Converse hires. If you're one-of-a-kind, you should try us on!

　　WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

　　We’re looking for a Strategic Portfolio Manager to join the Converse Product Merchandising Operations team. This person will project lead key initiatives in our end-to-end digital ecosystem, as well as, interact directly with internal business partners and vendors on implementation efforts.

　　This individual will run the business execution of the end-to-end digital ecosystem through software upgrades and enhancements, new system and process implementations and supporting ongoing intake reviews and prioritization. This is an exciting team to work on, with a lot of opportunities to directly impact the future of Converse!

　　The candidate brings knowledge and shown success in planning, directing, and completing strategic projects. They will have a keen interest or background in footwear and apparel creation processes and supporting applications. They are proficient in digital collaborative project management tools, capable of working with multiple partners, and balancing multiple projects to deliver quality results within complex timelines. They will need an agile demeanor and familiarity of delivering solutions within an agile framework.

　　WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

　　Responsible for running the product ownership for merchandising and product creation applications.

　　This will include production support, intake management, requirements gathering, and driving subject matter expert (SME) testing and sign-off for in-flight enhancements and future requests.

　　Product Ownership includes:

　　Administering governance processes for coordination with SMEs using digital collaborative project management tools

　　Capturing business requirements for new software solutions

　　Evaluating and communicating prioritization of requests with technical & business partners

　　Creating test script in partnership with SMEs

　　Coordinating software solution testing with SMEs

　　Preparing communications for rollout (change management & basic training documentation)

　　Prioritizing Go Live Support including: comms, training, rollout support, issue capture & resolution

　　Strategic Portfolio Management includes:

　　Define critical metric reporting requirements that evaluate the health of the portfolio applications

　　Summarize and communicate key performance findings to project partners

　　Evaluate and communicate roadmap risks and dependencies

　　WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

　　This role will report into the Strategic Portfolio Management Op Director. This team is responsible for supporting the roadmap and execution of existing and future technology solutions.

　　The candidate will partner with other leads in Product Merch Ops, the Technical Product Managers (Product Creation and Digital Product Design and Merchandising), Project Core leaders, as well as each functional area’s key partners (finance, design, engineering, tech design, materials, global and geo product development, product merchandising and planning teams).

　　WHAT YOU BRING

　　4 year BA degree or equivalent experience

　　5+ years supporting an end-to-end digital solution and/or product lifecycle management systems for product creation

　　Experience working in digital collaborative tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Miro)

　　Ability to balance multiple projects and timelines while maintaining keen attention to detail

　　Tolerance for ambiguity, and an agile approach towards how we work

　　Ability to work well with a large variety of personalities at all levels of the business

　　NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

　　NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

　　Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.

　　NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.