Program Management - LeadHybrid

Title: Program Management - Lead

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 1 Year contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Leading and directing project teams in the design, implementation, and modification of Technology projects.
• Developing project execution plans and identifying necessary resources.
• Ensuring projects adhere to schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Implementing IT governance practices and processes.
• Managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex business environments.
• Addressing challenges with a solutions-focused approach.
• Managing organizational tasks and facilitating effective communication.
• Strategizing and adapting quickly in an agile environment.
• Leading RFP processes, contract reviews, and vendor selections.
• Managing shifting priorities while driving tech modernization initiatives.
• Navigating through ambiguity to achieve project goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and direct one or more project teams involved in designing, implementing, and modifying Technology projects.
• Prepare project execution plans and identify appropriate technical and business resources required for the team.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet the technical requirements of the assignment.
• Implement IT governance practices and processes.
• Manage complex business environments with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Address resistance with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Maintain high levels of organization and communicate effectively.
• Think strategically while embracing an agile mindset.
• Lead RFP processes, review/negotiate contracts, and select vendors.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing shifting priorities while achieving overall outcomes.
• Navigate through ambiguity while driving tech modernization initiatives forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 or 9 years of directly relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance practices and processes.
• Expert-level project management skills within complex business environments.
• Ability to address resistance with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking coupled with an agile mindset.
• Experience in leading RFP processes, contract reviews/negotiations, and vendor selections.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while driving tech modernization initiatives forward.
• Commitment to achieving project goals while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.