About the role
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Lead Product Manager in Nike’s India Technology Center (ITC), you will play a key role in the Consumer Product & Innovation (CP&I) team—the technology engine behind Nike’s product creation, merchandising, design, and innovation. You will work closely with global Product, Engineering, Architecture, Experience, Data & Analytics, Program Management, and Business partners across Nike’s matrixed ecosystem. Your work will accelerate Nike’s digital product creation capabilities and help deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions used across Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories. You will report to a Director/Senior Director of Product Management and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align vision, define priorities, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on Lead Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of product vision, technical depth, and stakeholder alignment. You bring a data-driven mindset, strong product execution skills, and the ability to simplify complex problems into clear product decisions. You excel at balancing long-term strategic vision with day-to-day execution, synthesizing insights, leading cross-functional teams, and communicating clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of product management experience (web/mobile/enterprise platforms preferred)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience in Agile delivery models and iterative development
- Strong understanding of technology architectures, APIs, and platforms
- Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills
- Team-first mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves
Preferred:
- Experience in consumer, retail, footwear, apparel, or digital product creation ecosystems
- Background in platform product management
- Experience managing executive communications or business presentations
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Lead PM in CP&I, you will own the roadmap and lifecycle of key platform or product capabilities that power Nike’s global product creation ecosystem. Core responsibilities include:
- Defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap
- Driving discovery, prioritization, development, rollout, and adoption
- Translating user needs into technical requirements with Engineering
- Collaborating with business stakeholders to define priorities and success metrics
- Optimizing user journeys and platform health across CP&I tools and services
- Making evidence-based trade-offs between user needs, complexity, and business value
- Investigating issues, performing root-cause analysis, closing systemic gaps
- Driving consistency in product quality, documentation, KPIs, and roadmap communication
- Establishing and communicating performance metrics across the organization
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Nike is a global leader in sportswear, attracting talent passionate about innovation, design, and athletic culture.
What's promising
- •Nike's strong brand reputation offers job security and industry recognition.
- •Innovative product lines provide opportunities for creative professionals.
- •Global presence enables diverse career paths across regions and functions.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive environment may lead to high pressure and stress.
- •Complex corporate structure can slow decision-making processes.
- •Sustainability challenges persist despite ongoing initiatives.
Why Nike
- •Nike's culture emphasizes sports and innovation, appealing to athletic enthusiasts.
- •The company's collaborations with athletes and designers create unique product offerings.
- •Nike's investment in technology and digital marketing sets it apart in retail.
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About Nike
Nike, Inc. is a multinational corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel.
