Nike Lead Supply Chain Portfolio Management 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

5376013

This role is responsible for understanding their respective function’s portfolio of work in the context of their business needs and strategic priorities. In partnership with the business, this role is responsible for understanding how each initiative in the portfolio supports long-term business goals, drives operational excellence, and improves overall supply chain efficiency. We are looking for a candidate who has:

• The courage to introduce new ways of working, fail fast, and continuously innovate with an agile mindset.

• Strong executive presence, subject matter command, and comfort as an influencer and communicator.
• A proven track record of building stakeholder collaboration and driving cross-functional alignment.

This role is critical in ensuring that all initiatives within the portfolio align with supply chain strategic directions and deliver measurable value.

Typical responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

Portfolio Strategy and Planning:

• Assist stakeholders with intake and business case development
• Drive robust value determination
• Facilitate prioritization for each function
• Align portfolio initiatives to corporate and function strategies
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and evaluate high-impact initiatives
• Provide guidance on resource allocation, risk mitigation, and best practices across the portfolio

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:

• Partner with innovation, capabilities, finance, technology, analytics, supply chain functions, and global functions to drive project success and resolve issues
• Prepare portfolio performance reviews for senior leadership, offering strategic recommendations
• Ensure all projects are on track and facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment and timely progress as needed

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve portfolio management processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance portfolio management capabilities

Work Experience: 5+ years in Supply Chain, portfolio, or project management, with a proven record of managing large, cross-functional projects

Qualifications:

• Experience in Agile Portfolio / Portfolio Management a must; experience in Supply Chain highly desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives
• Self-directed, persistent and comfortable working in ambiguous environments