Nike Manager Business Process Innovation Global - Converse 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

493801090

For Converse Product Creation and Merchandising (PCM), everything begins and ends with the consumer. We obsess our consumer needs and are industry leaders in creating the right product mix in the marketplace across the globe. We blend art with science to bring the Converse vision to life in our physical and digital retail environments to ensure a premium category consumer experience.

• Deep dive on business processes with the Product Creation & Merchandising teams. Understand what activities, collaborations, tools and documentation are needed to successfully develop a footwear product line
• Identify & document process improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to simplify, speed up or enrich the key moments within the creation process.
• Influence leaders with prioritization of project recommendations
• Orchestrate the cross functional project management of these strategic process efforts
• Create visually compelling presentations and executive level communications
• Quarterback change management, minimizing the adverse effects of organizational changes and optimizing positive results

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 + years of experience or equivalent combination of education, experience or training preferred
• Relevant experience in a business operations or consulting role (preferably in a Product, Design, Merchandising or Planning context in the footwear or apparel industry)
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, Miro, and PowerPoint/Keynote
• Affinity for diving into process discovery and understanding what motivates actions within an organization and the complex connections across teams
• Visual communication skills to effectively convey your recommendations
• Ability to clearly communicate these findings at the leadership level and influence teams to adopt recommendations
• Strong team player, able to establish and manage cross-functional partnerships
• Ability to work independently, while balancing multiple priorities at once and meet tight deadlines
• Tolerance for ambiguity