Director, Technical Product Management, ITC

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Join Nike’s India Technology Center (ITC) as Director of Product Management for the Consumer Product & Innovation (CP&I) team. CP&I is the technology powerhouse behind Nike’s product creation, merchandising, design, and innovation, driving digital transformation across Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories. In this role, you will lead a team of Product Managers, reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management, and collaborate with global partners across Nike’s tech ecosystem to align roadmaps and capabilities. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and GT leadership, fostering trust and alignment across business units while shaping the future of sport and technology.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a strategic, people-first product leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering impactful digital solutions. You thrive in a global, matrixed environment and are energized by the opportunity to drive innovation in consumer product domains. You bring a strong track record of leading product teams, scaling operations, and driving cross-functional collaboration across business and technology.

Key Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing product teams.

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale digital products, ideally in consumer, retail, footwear, or apparel domains.

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Passion for mentoring and developing talent in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Data-driven decision-making and a bias for action.
   

Ideally, you also have:

• Experience in the consumer, footwear, apparel, or retail industry.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build strong partnerships across business and technology functions.

• Experience scaling product teams in a global delivery center or technology hub.
   

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Director of Product Management for CP&I, you will drive the development and execution of product strategies that enable Nike’s product creation, merchandising, and innovation initiatives. You’ll lead and mentor a team of Product Managers, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your role will involve close collaboration with global and cross-functional stakeholders, supporting the delivery of impactful digital solutions and advancing Nike’s mission through technology.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead and grow a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement strategies to mature the digital product management discipline within CP&I.

• Collaborate with global Product, Engineering, Program, and Business stakeholders to align roadmaps, define priorities, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

• Champion agile product development practices and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes across teams.

• Mentor and guide Product Managers, supporting their professional growth and development.

• Build stakeholder engagement models to foster trust and alignment across business units.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our digital products remain competitive and cutting-edge.

• Represent the CP&I product function in global forums and contribute to the broader product leadership community.