About this role
Senior Principal, Apparel, Digital Transformation - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Define and lead the Global Apparel & Accessories digital portfolio, ensuring that transformation efforts are intentional, prioritized, and aligned with Nike’s broader strategic goals; oversee end-to-end discovery, sequencing, and governance of digital transformation initiatives that will redefine how we plan, create, and assort apparel and accessories; deploy against process design requirements to shape the future operating model, ensuring new digital solutions enhance efficiency, scalability, and innovation; ensure initiatives are business-driven but enabled by technology, ensuring that digital transformation directly supports operational needs and value creation; partner with technology and product teams to drive seamless execution and scalable adoption; align with operational and capability leaders, engaging super users and senior-level stakeholders to ensure buy-in and measurable impact; ensure teams are organized, resourced, and motivated to advance these initiatives effectively; define key success metrics, critical outcomes, and performance indicators to track progress across various transformation stages; ensure alignment with other enterprise initiatives and eliminating redundancies to maximize efficiency and impact; make data-driven prioritization and trade-off decisions to balance consumer experience, launch complexity, business value, and execution feasibility; remove obstacles and help teams navigate the organization efficiently to optimize success; foster crossfunctional knowledge sharing and alignment across teams through structured forums and governance models; stay ahead of AI, machine learning, and automation trends to ensure we harness technology to create intelligent, adaptive, and scalable solutions; and apply qualitative research and process automation best practices to drive continuous improvement and competitive differentiation. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or product- related occupation. Experience must include:
Business Process Innovation using Lean Six Sigma methodology
Agile Project Management
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Development & Governance
Enterprise Software Implementation
P&L Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Reporting
Product Management in enterprise tech initiatives (requirements gathering, prioritization frameworks, stakeholder alignment)
Technical Process Documentation – process mapping, SOP creation, Visio, Lucidchart, Jira
Data Analysis and Visualization
Change Management and Organizational Adoption Strategies
Global Financial Operations
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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
- Define and lead the Global Apparel & Accessories digital portfolio, ensuring transformation efforts are intentional, prioritized, and aligned with Nike’s strategic goals across planning, creation, and assortment processes. Oversee end-to-end discovery, sequencing, and governance of digital initiatives while partnering with technology teams and aligning with operational leaders to ensure scalable adoption and measurable impact.
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