Director Strategy Basketball

**Who are we looking for** We are looking for a Director who will work with executive leadership to develop and implement Nike Basketball and Kobe’s global long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes. **What you will work on** As the Basketball and Kobe Strategic Planning Director you will be responsible for helping own the strategic planning process, author strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and one direct report, and be aligned to the projects below: * Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes\* & drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations for the Basketball organization. * Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Nike’s largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback. * Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop important metrics to measure success. **What you bring to NIKE** * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training * One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associates degree + 9yrs; High School + 10 yrs **Preferred experience** * MBA or like graduate degree * Strategy background inclusive of management consulting, investment banking or corporate strategy experience. * Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/ecommerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace. 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](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685).