Lead Hq Operation Support Government and Public Affairs Gc

Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced Government & Public Affairs professional to support Nike’s engagement with key municipal and district-level government stakeholders in Shanghai. This role requires a strong individual contributor with disciplined execution, sound business judgment, a deep understanding of local government dynamics, and the ability to build trusted relationships with proactivity, composure, and discretion. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, commercially aware, and skilled at stakeholder engagement. He/she will provide frontline insight into the local regulatory environment, help support business growth, and protect Nike’s corporate interests. As a trusted team player, he/she will support GC GPA senior leaders with counsel and sound judgment on local government affairs of strategic and material importance to the business. Essential Requirements * Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, or external stakeholder engagement. * Experience working in multinational companies, ideally in the consumer goods and/or retail sectors. * Strong execution capability, business acumen, agility, and attention to detail. * Proven ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, with strong collaboration skills across GC functions. * Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin, with working-level English proficiency. Preferred Experience * Established network with district- and municipal-level government stakeholders in Shanghai. * Deep understanding of Shanghai’s policy environment, culture, and government operating practices. * Experience managing day-to-day consumer-facing issues in partnership with cross-functional teams. * Experience coordinating and supporting executive meetings with local government leaders. * Prior experience working in or with government agencies is a strong plus. What You’ll Work On As the Lead, Government & Public Affairs – Shanghai, you will help strengthen Nike’s local government engagement, protect business continuity, and enable effective operations in Shanghai. * Represent Nike in working-level engagements with government stakeholders, as needed. * Maintain and deepen relationships with key counterparts in Yangpu and Jing’an district governments. * Identify and help secure applicable government subsidies and policy support. * Partner with relevant functions to manage important government inquiries, including those involving customs and tax authorities. * Leverage government support to manage and mitigate day-to-day issues, minimizing disruption to Nike Direct business operations, and to support Marketing/Marketplace initiatives. * Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Quality Assurance, Business Integrity, Finance/Tax, and Sales teams. Why This Role Matters This role is critical to protecting Nike’s business continuity, strengthening local government trust, and enabling effective operations in Greater China by: * Building durable relationships with key local government stakeholders. * Monitoring relevant policy, personnel, and regulatory developments that may affect Nike Greater China. * Anticipating and helping mitigate local-level risks that could affect Nike’s brand, reputation, and business interests.