Lead Global Apparel Product Line Manager, Signature Basketball
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou will join Nike’s product creation team. A connected group shaping apparel at the intersection of sport, culture, and performance as part of the product management vision and creation strategy for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) apparel. This role partners daily with Product Management, Design, Development, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Brand, and external athlete teams. You will collaborate across a highly matrixed global organization and report into product leadership without direct reports.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORNike is looking for a driven, strategic product leader who leads through influence and thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This individual understands athletes, consumers, and culture—and knows how to translate insight into distinctive product narratives that scale globally.This role requires a leader who can operate at the intersection of creativity and business—balancing athlete vision, consumer relevance, and commercial performance. You bring a strong product point of view, deep understanding of the apparel creation process, and the ability to navigate complexity across a global portfolio.You are comfortable operating in moments that carry significant visibility and expectation—where decisions directly impact brand perception, athlete relationships, and the future trajectory of the business. You demonstrate sound judgment, high accountability, and the ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations.You build trust quickly across diverse teams and external partners. You communicate with clarity, operate with confidence, and push for excellence across every step of the product lifecycle. Deeply connected to sport and culture, you bring authenticity, curiosity, and a relentless focus on delivering product that defines the standard for the industry.A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience in product management, merchandising, or consumer-related rolesBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedDemonstrated knowledge of the apparel marketplace, alongside a strong pulse on culture and fashionCreativity and passion for product, trend, fashion, color, fit, and styleDemonstrated fluency in the basketball consumer - their lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, fit expectations, and how they shop across performance and lifestyleProven ability to manage an apparel category end-to-end and drive multi-season strategy - from long-range vision and line architecture to seasonal execution and in-market performanceProven experience leading complex, high-visibility product lines with global reach and significant business impactDemonstrated ability to translate athlete, consumer, and marketplace insights into clear product strategies and narratives Deep understanding of the end-to-end product creation process, from concept through commercialization Str...