Nike Looking For Site Programs Expert – India Technology Center at Karnataka Full Time

Nike, incDoes more than outfit the world’s best athletesIt is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can beThe company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and createIts culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imaginationThe brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionariesAt nike, incIt’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Nike is a technology companyFrom our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at nike global technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sportWe invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personallyOur teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for a leader who will instill trust and gain the confidence of our team and partners across global technology and our businessFostering effective collaboration will be key and ability to build cohesive teams to achieve common goals will be critical to successWe need someone that brings experience working with technology leadership, business functions, and external vendorsNike needs someone who can understand business operations and can build partnerships.
In this role, this leader will navigate ambiguity, connect the dots and think strategically – seeing ahead to possibilities and translating strategy to portfolio execution enabled by effective business operations in a distributed environmentIn addition, we are looking for a leader to drive transparency and ensure priorities and plans are aligned & consistent with the goals of the business and our organization.
What you will work on
In this role, you will lead programs for india technology center (itc)Your primary responsibilities include programs development, execution, stakeholders management and communicationPrograms will include technology capability development, work transitions, new teams setup, skill development, innovation, employee engagement and external ecosystem engagement.
You will partner and have responsibilities with cross-functional teams to successfully enable the technology centerYou will lead and facilitate meetings to drive alignment across tech teams to achieve measurable results that further organizational priorities.
Expect variety in your day-to-day work experiencesYour leadership is the cornerstone for one of nike’s most ambitious strategies, and the role requires thoughtful approaches and creative solutions to achieve success.

Lead and deliver key programs for itc; creating/leveraging strong stakeholder relationships both across the site and globally.
Key results shall include the ability to deliver business value impact across itc and global technology.
Partner with other teams inside itc and global technology e.g., tech, product, program management, business operations, hr, ta, finance and workplace.
Build strong partnership with various leaders in pillars, segments, functional groups inside itc and across global technology teams.
Designing playbooks and providing guidance on best practices, ways of working and high-performance delivery.
Strategic role requires leadership without authority, and you are expected to lead from the frontlines.
Partner with industry networks, promote nike itcUnderstand industry developments/trends, macro-economic, and political risks.
Support the yearly planning cycle, from both a business needs and financial planning perspective.
Create/ report on program status, metrics and communications.
Create and manage program processes and continued process excellence.
Work with leaders in world headquarters (whq)Understand demand for the itc based work and fulfill staffing and supplier resource needs.
Participate in governance meetings and drive actions on the ground necessary to ensure alignment with itc guiding principles outlined in the workforce strategy.
Establish relationships with key service providers to ensure that the mix between sourced capabilities and itc work is alignedDrive sow’s and contracts for itc work that needs to leverage external capabilities.
Create and run a set of program operational rhythms with the right stakeholders in the itc using a set of key performance indictors (kpi’s) that speak to the health of the itc.
Conduct program operational reviewsCommunicate status of work streams related to ramp up/running itcManage itc program tracks using project management rigor and regular communications
Participate in employee engagement activities in the itc to ensure a high degree of employee satisfaction and morale.
Partner with finance on the operational budget for the itcHelp create the annual financial forecast /budget and champion the needs of the itc with whq leaders and finance.

Who you will work with
In this role, you will report to site leader, india technology center.
Work closely with other organizations and programs such as ways of working, human resources, talent acquisition, finance, communications, government public affairs, strategy, workplace design + connectivity, tax, treasury, legal, and procurementIn addition, you will partner with leaders at other distributed locations and nike’s geography headquarters.
Engage with the dwo program team to ensure consistent processes are in placeThis team focuses on program management, activation & engagement, and strategy & planningWhat you bring

Bachelor’s degree in cs / electronics (or similar) and preferably an mba from a top-tier college in programs / technology management / strategy.
10+ years of experience in building global products in hi-tech areas in key technical and managerial roles, and prior experience of independently leading strategic program management at business unit or organizational level in hi-tech domainsShe/he will bring a very strong and hands-on understanding of strategic program management, organizational change management and leading with influence.
Extensive programs management experience in a global, matrixed corporation (r&d, technology center or global capability center).
Ability to engage with senior technology and business leaders on strategy as well as driving clarity and closure to high-profile, high-tension situations
Leadership excellence in regard to team management and organizational evolution, strategic planning, financial planning and budget management, and vendor management
Proven experience with team building skills, with a concentration on employee engagement
Expert influencing skills and ability to gather alignment to organizational strategies
Ability to leverage resources to effectively translate business objectives into strategic business plans
Highly skilled in conflict resolution, collaboration, and decision making
Excellent verbal and written communications

Nike, incIs a growth company that looks for team members to grow with itNike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional developmentNo matter the location, or the role, every nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

Nike, incIs committed to employing a diverse workforceQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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