About this role
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Release Manager partners across Nike’s Retail and Digital Commerce teams to deliver seamless change and release processes during peak events. You’ll collaborate with product, program, engineering, quality, support, and IT teams, reporting to leaders driving operational excellence and release strategy.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a Release Manager with strong experience in managing complex release frameworks for Retail and Digital Commerce platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments, demonstrates exceptional communication skills, and brings expertise in Agile, CI/CD, and risk management. You have a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver operational readiness for critical launches.
Requirements:
Experience in Retail & Digital Commerce platforms
Experience with Mobile Play Store and Jamf
Proficient in JIRA for quarterly planning and daily work management
Familiarity with auditing and improving CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated ability to operate in a global, federated organization with geographically dispersed teams
Strong understanding of Agile (Lean, SAFE), ITIL, and continuous delivery principles
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical issues concisely to leadership
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Jenkins, GitHub, Splunk, IAAS, AWS
Ability to work in a dynamic, results-oriented matrixed environment and manage ambiguity
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Inquisitive mindset with a drive to learn and explore new solutions
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Release Manager, you’ll lead planning, coordination, and execution of release processes for Retail and Digital Commerce during critical peak periods. You’ll ensure operational readiness, stability, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess technical feasibility and align implementation strategies
Manage all change activities from planning through testing, deployment, and validation
Develop risk management and contingency plans for peak events
Apply structured problem-solving to debug complex systems and identify root causes
Improve code and build release processes with a focus on operational stability
Define and publish key metrics to measure release effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Partner with product, program, engineering, and IT teams to align on scope, cadence, and delivery requirements
Drive release scheduling decisions with business and IT stakeholders
Provide clear, consistent, and timely status reports to key stakeholders
Lead go/no-go meetings, checkpoints, and retrospectives
Participate in PI Planning and capability stand-ups for upcoming release scope
Identify and resolve systemic issues uncovered during retrospectives, focusing on tooling, automation, and process optimization
Drive CI/CD pipeline operational best practices
Other facts
About Nike
Nike is committed to redefining the future of sport through a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. Grounded in a deep sense of responsibility for the planet, our commitment extends across the entire lifecycle of our products. Here's how Nike defines environmental sustainability:
Innovative Materials:
At the heart of our sustainability efforts is a dedication to innovative materials that minimize environmental impact. We constantly explore and invest in sustainable alternatives, incorporating recycled materials, organic cotton, and other eco-friendly innovations into our product lines.
Reducing Waste:
Nike is actively working to reduce waste in our manufacturing processes. Through advanced design techniques and responsible sourcing, we aim to minimize the environmental footprint of our products, ensuring that every step of the production cycle aligns with our commitment to sustainability.
Circular Design:
Embracing a circular economy, Nike is reimagining product design to extend the lifespan of our products. By emphasizing durability, repairability, and recyclability, we are actively working to create a closed-loop system that reduces waste and promotes responsible consumption.
Energy Efficiency:
Nike is dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint by implementing energy-efficient practices in our manufacturing and supply chain. We're investing in renewable energy sources, setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and continuously exploring ways to operate with the environment in mind.
Water Stewardship:
Recognizing the importance of water as a precious resource, Nike is committed to responsible water management. We strive to reduce water usage in our supply chain, implement sustainable water practices, and engage in partnerships that address global water challenges.
Transparency and Accountability:
Nike believes in transparency and being accountable for our environmental impact. We openly communicate our sustainability go
What you'll do
- As a Release Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of release processes for Retail and Digital Commerce during critical peak periods. You will ensure operational readiness, stability, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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